Idealism Flashcards
1
Q
What does Pearson say FitzGerald does to the American dream?
A
‘Adopts a different approach where there is a lack of optimism and sense of fulfilment’
2
Q
‘A new world, material without being real’
A
Demonstrates emergence of a new era after the world war as morals and values disappeared but people were left empty.
3
Q
‘A new world, material without being real’ in relation to Gatsby
A
Extended metaphor of Gatsby’s rise as he thrives and falls.
4
Q
What does Gatsby’s rise and fall reflect?
A
Reflect economic boom and fall down.
5
Q
‘This is the valley of ashes’ meaning
A
setting is explicit metaphor for impossibility of American dream.
6
Q
What do the people in the valley of ashes represent?
A
Embodiment of the unfair predicament which traps the poor.
