Theme: Idealism (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What does Fitzgerald describe as the 'tragic heart' of his novel?
What does Fitzgerald describe as the 'tragic heart' of his novel?
Idealism
What is the American Dream as presented in the novel?
What is the American Dream as presented in the novel?
Anyone can succeed through hard work
Which historical group came of age during WWI and found themselves spiritually adrift?
Which historical group came of age during WWI and found themselves spiritually adrift?
The Lost Generation
What does East Egg represent in the novel's geographic symbolism?
What does East Egg represent in the novel's geographic symbolism?
Established wealth & privilege
What does the Valley of Ashes symbolise?
What does the Valley of Ashes symbolise?
Idealism's failure
What was Gatsby's original name before his transformation?
What was Gatsby's original name before his transformation?
James Gatz
How does Gatsby describe his own self-creation?
How does Gatsby describe his own self-creation?
Sprang from his Platonic conception
What does the green light at Daisy's dock symbolise?
What does the green light at Daisy's dock symbolise?
Idealistic longing always out of reach
How does George Wilson's idealism differ from Gatsby's?
How does George Wilson's idealism differ from Gatsby's?
He clings to modest, unattainable hopes
Why is Nick Carraway considered an unreliable narrator?
Why is Nick Carraway considered an unreliable narrator?
Conflicted relationship with idealism
Where does Gatsby die, and what does this location symbolise?
Where does Gatsby die, and what does this location symbolise?
Swimming pool; never used during parties
What does Gatsby believe about his past with Daisy?
What does Gatsby believe about his past with Daisy?
They can 'repeat the past'
What does Myrtle Wilson's death represent in the novel?
What does Myrtle Wilson's death represent in the novel?
Collateral damage of idealistic pursuits