Criticism And Approaches

Question 1

What is the primary theme of Platonic conception in ‘The Great Gatsby’?

Answer 1

The pursuit of an idealized version of love and the unattainability of perfection.

Question 2

True or False: Jay Gatsby embodies the Platonic ideal of love.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Gatsby’s view of Daisy is influenced by his _____ of her.

Answer 3

idealization

Question 4

What does the green light symbolize in relation to Platonic conception?

Answer 4

The unattainable dream and ideal that Gatsby aspires to.

Question 5

Multiple Choice: Which character represents the reality that contradicts Gatsby’s Platonic ideals?

Answer 5

Daisy Buchanan

Question 6

Short answer: How does Fitzgerald use the concept of Platonic love to critique American society?

Answer 6

By illustrating the gap between reality and idealism, highlighting the emptiness of the American Dream.

Question 7

True or False: Platonic conception in the novel suggests that love can be purely spiritual without physical attraction.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What role does memory play in Gatsby’s Platonic conception of love?

Answer 8

It shapes his idealized perception of Daisy and their past.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The contrast between Gatsby’s dreams and the _____ of his reality reflects the Platonic dichotomy.

Answer 9

harshness

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which literary device does Fitzgerald use to illustrate the Platonic ideal in the novel?

Answer 10

Symbolism