Connections, Themes, Contexts, and Critical Interpretations (OCR A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Dual betrayal concept in both novels
Dual betrayal concept in both novels
American Dream fails both rich (Gatsby) & poor (Grapes)
Green light symbol in Gatsby
Green light symbol in Gatsby
Unattainable ideal that recedes as Gatsby reaches for it
Daisy's voice description
Daisy's voice description
Voice is full of money - personification of wealth
Rose of Sharon's final act
Rose of Sharon's final act
Breastfeeds starving stranger - maternal sacrifice
Dr T.J. Eckleburg's eyes symbolise
Dr T.J. Eckleburg's eyes symbolise
Death of spiritual values in commercialised society
Tom Joad's prophetic speech begins
Tom Joad's prophetic speech begins
I'll be ever'where... wherever they's a fight
Term 'Okie' transforms from meaning
Term 'Okie' transforms from meaning
From Oklahoma resident to 'scum' - linguistic violence
Ash grey men in Gatsby represent
Ash grey men in Gatsby represent
Working class as faceless, disposable, dehumanised figures
Economic determinism definition
Economic determinism definition
Economic forces shape human behaviour and outcomes
East Egg vs West Egg represents
East Egg vs West Egg represents
Old money vs new money - rigid class boundaries