Critical Quotes Flashcards
In Judith Fetterley’s ‘The Resisting Reader: A Feminist Approach to American Fiction’, what is the reason to claim Daisy?
“he who posesses Daisy Fay is the most powerful boy”
In Lois Tyson’s ‘You Are What You Own: A Marxist Reading’, what is the novel?
“a scathing critique of American capitalist culture and the ideology that promotes it”
How does R.W. Stallman dub Gatsby?
A “Modern icarus”
How does William Troy describe Gatsby?
“A symbol of America itself”
What does Jay McInerney say on Gatsby’s likeability?
“Gatsby, as he presents himself in his own words, is not a very compelling figure.”
How does Jay McInerney say Gatsby reaches hero status?
“According to Nick Carraway, Gatsby’s passion and his devotion is magnificent and heroic.”
According to Jay McInerney, why does Gatsby go out to become rich?
“simply in order that he can realise his dream of capturing Daisy.”
What does Anne Margaret Daniel say about Nick’s narration?
“Nick’s all we’ve got - and we cling to him.”
What does John Green say on Daisy?
“She’s a product of a much older American system.”
What does John Green say on Gatsby’s American nature?
“The urge to restore life to some immaculate past does strike me as very American.”
What does Matthew J. Bruccoli say on Gatsby’s status as great?
“Gatsby is truly great by virtue of his capacity to commit himself to his aspirations.”
