Theme: Idealism (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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3 outcomes of idealistic pursuits in the novel
3 outcomes of idealistic pursuits in the novel
Moral corruption, personal destruction, ultimate emptiness
American Dream definition in novel
American Dream definition in novel
Anyone, regardless of background, can achieve success & prosperity through hard work
Economic prosperity period in novel's setting
Economic prosperity period in novel's setting
The Roaring Twenties
Gatsby's original name
Gatsby's original name
James Gatz
Lost Generation definition
Lost Generation definition
Those who came of age during WWI, spiritually/morally adrift
What East Egg symbolises
What East Egg symbolises
Established wealth and privilege closed to outsiders
What West Egg symbolises
What West Egg symbolises
New money's attempt to achieve respectability
Valley of Ashes symbolism
Valley of Ashes symbolism
Symbol of idealism's failure, desolate wasteland
Gatsby's self-creation quote (Platonic...)
Gatsby's self-creation quote (Platonic...)
Sprang from his Platonic conception of himself
George Wilson's representation of idealism
George Wilson's representation of idealism
Idealistic failure with modest, unattainable hopes
Nick's final assessment of Gatsby (worth...)
Nick's final assessment of Gatsby (worth...)
Worth the whole damn bunch together
Green light symbolism and location
Green light symbolism and location
End of Daisy's dock; symbol of idealistic longing
Purpose of Gatsby's mansion and parties
Purpose of Gatsby's mansion and parties
Make his idealistic vision physically manifest
How Gatsby obtained his wealth
How Gatsby obtained his wealth
Through illegal/criminal activities
Gatsby's belief about the past with Daisy
Gatsby's belief about the past with Daisy
Believes they can 'repeat the past'