Theme: Idealism (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What 3 consequences does Fitzgerald show idealistic pursuits lead to in the novel?
What 3 consequences does Fitzgerald show idealistic pursuits lead to in the novel?
Moral corruption, personal destruction, emptiness
During which era did the American Dream gain particular momentum according to the note?
During which era did the American Dream gain particular momentum according to the note?
The Roaring Twenties
What does the Valley of Ashes symbolise in the novel?
What does the Valley of Ashes symbolise in the novel?
The casualties of the American Dream
What does East Egg represent in the novel's geographic symbolism?
What does East Egg represent in the novel's geographic symbolism?
Privilege and power often inherited
Gatsby 'sprang from his' what 'of himself'?
Gatsby 'sprang from his' what 'of himself'?
Platonic conception
Where is the green light located that symbolises Gatsby's idealistic longing?
Where is the green light located that symbolises Gatsby's idealistic longing?
At the end of Daisy's dock
What is Gatsby's real name before his transformation?
What is Gatsby's real name before his transformation?
James Gatz
What generation, spiritually adrift after WWI, does Fitzgerald's critique relate to?
What generation, spiritually adrift after WWI, does Fitzgerald's critique relate to?
The Lost Generation
What does Nick say about Gatsby in his final assessment?
What does Nick say about Gatsby in his final assessment?
Worth the whole damn bunch together
What does Gatsby famously believe about the past?
What does Gatsby famously believe about the past?
That you can repeat it
What medieval quest does Fitzgerald compare Gatsby's pursuit to?
What medieval quest does Fitzgerald compare Gatsby's pursuit to?
The quest for the Holy Grail
What type of idealistic failure does George Wilson represent?
What type of idealistic failure does George Wilson represent?
Lacking resources and charisma
Where does Gatsby die, symbolizing that his lifestyle never provided satisfaction?
Where does Gatsby die, symbolizing that his lifestyle never provided satisfaction?
In his swimming pool never used at parties