Chapter 5 Flashcards
What evidence supports time as a crutch?
Waited 5 years to meet her again
Delayed the meeting longer than necessary as he’s been living there a while- green light
Delayed further giving the excuse that the grass needed cutting- just been done
In every other part, he is efficient/ hurries relationships eg. asking Nick to go in his seaplane, taking calls immediately, returning the girl’s dresses promptly
What evidence supports time as never letting go?
Purposefully moves into a house opposite Daisy
Hasn’t forgotten about her in 5 years
The relationship doesn’t work out
Isn’t bothered by her having a husband and child
Read the Chicago newspaper every day for her name- obsessive behaviour
What evidence supports time is money?
Obsessed with money so never sees her
Lack of human connection due to war
What evidence supports a Cronus Complex?
Elaborate plans- control the smallest details- couldn’t control the weather
Context of the opening
International Exposition of Science, Arts and Industries held in the Bronx area of New York City in 1918
Combined an amusement park with exhibitions showing the latest scientific and technological innovations
Events such as these were designed to educate and entertain but also to promote the image of the host nation
Symbolise-trying to show off to Daisy, cannot miss it, trying to get attention, setting a stage for the romantic climax- motif of excess and motif of light
Gatsby’s anxiety
pg 80
Introduction of rain
pg 81
The juxtaposition between Gatsby and Daisy’s appearance
pg 83
Consumerism/excess
88-89
Motif of time
pg 81-82
Pathetic fallacy
pg 82-83
