Themes (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Flashcards

Freedom & upward social mobility through hard work

Motivating force AND destructive illusion

Cannot be overcome by wealth alone

Decayed social & moral values, materialism & hedonism

Old money, established aristocracy, inherited wealth

New money, self-made rich, social climbers

His dreams, hope, & desire for Daisy

Careless, inconsiderate bullies despite refined taste

'Careless people' who let others clean up their mess

Unions of convenience/advantage, not actual love