Critical theory Flashcards
Whole novel- What do some critics argue FitzGerald was inspired by?
John Keats in the ode of nightingale which explores the enchanting nature of death alongside the uncertainty of life.
Whole novel- What did Mencken say?
What engrossed FitzGerald were those who had too much money and too much time for spending it
Gatsby- ‘Gatsby lays bare the empty, tragic heart of a self made man’ Who said that?
grossman
Gatsby- What did staveley say?
Gatsby like America itself strives to reach a place of impossible perfect.
Gatsby-‘Gatsby’s car is a symbol of American dream associated with restlessness and power.’ Who said that?
Parkinson
Nick- What did Troy say?
‘Nick grows in moral perception by the end of the novel.’
Nick- ‘Nick has enough objectivity to comprehend Gatsby’s dream has been futile from the beginning.’ Who said that?
Mangum
Nick-What did Stocks say?
‘Nick wants to portray Gatsby as great and undermines anything that may undermine his image.’
Daisy-‘Daisy has a vicious emptiness.’ Who said that?
Bewley
Daisy- What did Parkinson say?
‘Daisy only exists in the images men have created of her.’
Daisy- ‘Daisy’s desire for her daughter to be a fool is a desire to shelter her from the pain she experienced.’ Who said that?
Fryer
Tom- What did Dyson say?
‘Tom’s restlessness is arrogant assertiveness.’
Tom- ‘Tom maintains his way through life by reducing people to ashes without consequences.’ Who said that?
Ramos
Myrtle-What did Parkinson say?
‘The impersonal death machine violates Myrtle’s female identity.’
Myrtle- ‘Myrtle showcases the lower class desire and frantic quest for wealth.’ Who said that?
Akenson
