Themes (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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How does Fitzgerald present the American Dream in the novel?
How does Fitzgerald present the American Dream in the novel?
As both motivating force & destructive
What does Gatsby's failure reveal about class in America?
What does Gatsby's failure reveal about class in America?
Class barriers can't be overcome by $
What does East Egg symbolise in the novel?
What does East Egg symbolise in the novel?
Old money & established aristocracy
How does Fitzgerald portray the 1920s era?
How does Fitzgerald portray the 1920s era?
As decayed social & moral values
What impact did WWI have on young Americans in the novel?
What impact did WWI have on young Americans in the novel?
Caused intense disillusionment
What does the novel reveal about the old aristocracy?
What does the novel reveal about the old aristocracy?
Refined on surface but morally bankrupt
What does the green light symbolise for Gatsby?
What does the green light symbolise for Gatsby?
His dreams, hope & desire for Daisy
How does Nick describe Tom and Daisy?
How does Nick describe Tom and Daisy?
Careless people who smash things up
How are marriages portrayed in the novel?
How are marriages portrayed in the novel?
As unions of convenience or advantage
How was the original American Dream corrupted by the 1920s?
How was the original American Dream corrupted by the 1920s?
By easy money & relaxed social values