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The document provides context about F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby and the 1920s era in which it was set. It discusses how World War I led Americans to question traditional ideals and embrace modernism in art and literature. The 1920s saw economic prosperity and a rise in urban living, though also corruption and bootlegging during Prohibition. The Great Gatsby reflects the era through its use of symbolism and fragmented storytelling style. The main characters include Nick Carraway, his cousin Daisy and her husband Tom Buchanan, as well as the mysterious Jay Gatsby who lives next door to Nick and is obsessed with reconnecting with Daisy.
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- 1. The Great Gatsby A look at the Jazz Age, Modernism, and F. Scott Fitzgerald
- 3. 1920s Context WWI made Americans question traditional ideals. Literature and art denied foundations of the past and went for the new. This philosophy of the Jazz Age was called “modernism.”
- 4. Post WWI Standard of living increased for most. Americans abandoned small towns in exchange for urban living. Economy prospered as Americans tried to forget troubles of war. Corruption increased in response to strict governmental oversight.
- 5. Prohibition 18th Amendment to Constitution prohibited manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages Many turned to bootlegging Mob activity increased to supply the demand for what was once legal
- 6. Modernism Modernism was an artistic trend that sought to find new ways to communicate. Writers stripped away descriptions of characters and setting and avoided direct statements of themes and resolutions. This “fragmented” style of writing enabled the reader to choose meaning for himself, believing life had no preset meaning.
- 7. The Great Gatsby The Great Gatsby is considered a masterpiece of American Literature. It is filled with symbolism and beautiful, descriptive passages.
- 8. The cast of characters •Nick, just returned from WWI, moves from the Midwest to the East to get into the bond market. •He finds himself living among the wealthy on Long Island where he reacquaints himself with his cousin Daisy and begins a love interest with Jordan. •He lives next door to Jay Gatsby.
- 9. The cast of characters Daisy Buchanan and her husband, Tom are unhappily married—but rich.
- 10. The cast of characters Her husband Tom is having an affair with Myrtle Wilson, a married woman.
- 11. Cast of characters Daisy introduces Nick to Jordan Baker, who is an “incurably dishonest” golfer.
- 12. The cast of characters Jay Gatsby lives next door to Nick and is extravagantly wealthy. Even at his own parties, he is the subject of rumors and speculation. His single dream, for which he has amassed all his wealth, is to win back the love of Daisy.
- 13. The Great Gatsby: Geography
- 14. The Great Gatsby: Geography
- 15. Gatsby’s house
- 16. The Great Gatsby Yet when I surveyed all that my hands had done and what I had toiled to achieve, everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind; nothing was gained under the sun… And I saw that all labor and all achievement spring from man’s envy of his neighbor. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind. --Ecclesiastes 2:11, 4:4
- 17. Enjoy The Great Gatsby!