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The Great Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald, born in 1896 in Minnesota, was a prominent American author known for his iconic novel, *The Great Gatsby*. Married to Zelda, his life was marked by a tumultuous relationship, lavish lifestyles, and struggles with alcoholism and financial instability. His writing explores the themes of the American Dream, love versus materialism, and identity set against the backdrop of the Jazz Age. Key symbols in the novel include the green light and Gatsby's mansion, each representing broader societal themes. Join us as we analyze Fitzgerald's influences, writing style, and the profound questions raised in this literary masterpiece.

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The Great Gatsby

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  1. F.S. Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby

  2. Fitzgerald • Born in 1896 in Minnesota, attended Princeton • Married Zelda at a very young age • The couple spent their marriage traveling and moving from Europe to the US over and over. • Wanted to be a good writer, but more importantly wanted to be rich and famous. • Became famous at the age of 24 for his novel, This Side of Paradise and the couple lived a decadent and lavish lifestyle. • Had 1 child, Scottie

  3. Fitzgerald • Fitzgerald and Zelda had a tumultuous relationship due to extramarital affairs, alcoholism, and an inability to manage their money while living without limits. • Died at the age of 44, estranged from his wife and having send Scottie to boarding school.

  4. The Fitzgerald’s

  5. Fitzgerald • He wrote mainly for magazines and literary publications, but also tried to gain success by writing screenplays in Hollywood. • Major influences: • his wife, • literature he read and was a contemporary of, the idea of aspiration (a pull which guided his life) • Princeton • alcohol (which was a large part of society and his personal life during the 1920’s)

  6. The 1920’s • Prohibition • The “New Woman”-flapper • Mass Culture- the car • The Jazz Age-freedom • Harlem Renaissance and Red Scare-racial tensions

  7. The 1920’s

  8. The Great Gatsby • Main ideas: • The American Dream • Love vs. Materialism • The Jazz Age • Alienation • Identity • Friendship, loyalty, devotion

  9. The Great Gatsby • Main Symbols: • The Green Light • Gatsby’s Mansion • The eyes of Dr. T.J. Ecklburg • The Valley of Ashes • Cars

  10. The Great Gatsby

  11. Important Questions… • What is important about the POV of the novel? • What literary movement might this book be a part of? Why? • What stands out about the writing style of this novel? What “tools” does Fitzgerald employ to create the story and details?

  12. Dialectical Journals • During the reading of this novel, you will be asked to complete dialectical journals. • These are basically formatted notes- NOT ANNOTATIONS! • Your notes should focus on POV, writing style, symbols, important events in the story, and important quotes. • AT LEAST 2 Per CHAPTER!!! • They should look like this…

  13. Dialectical Journals

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