Character: Tom Buchanan (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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Tom Buchanan's wealth type
Tom Buchanan's wealth type
Old money - inherited generational wealth
Old money vs new money difference
Old money vs new money difference
Old: generations/social position; New: earned, lacks authority
The Lost Generation meaning
The Lost Generation meaning
Those who came of age during WWI, experienced disillusionment
Tom's physical description
Tom's physical description
Enormous power, cruel body
Tom's violence toward Myrtle example
Tom's violence toward Myrtle example
Breaks her nose with his open hand
Tom's dismissive name for Gatsby
Tom's dismissive name for Gatsby
Mr. Nobody from Nowhere
Nature of Tom's affair with Myrtle
Nature of Tom's affair with Myrtle
Exploitative - she seeks escape, he seeks entertainment
Tom's marriage to Daisy type
Tom's marriage to Daisy type
Social arrangement, not romantic partnership
The Buchanans retreat into
The Buchanans retreat into
Vast carelessness
Tom's peak achievement at Yale
Tom's peak achievement at Yale
One of most powerful ends that ever played football
Tom's masculinity characterised as
Tom's masculinity characterised as
Toxic - dominance through physical strength over others
1924 Immigration Act relevance to Tom
1924 Immigration Act relevance to Tom
Context for racist worldview & demographic anxiety
Racist book Tom discusses
Racist book Tom discusses
The Rise of the Colored Empire
Tom's restless behaviour described
Tom's restless behaviour described
Eyes flashing about restlessly, hovers restless
Quote about Tom's eyes
Quote about Tom's eyes
Two shining arrogant eyes had established dominance over his face