PPT-Destructive love in The Great Gatsby

The couples Tom and Myrtle Gatsby and Daisy Nick and Jordan Tom and M ytrle The destructive element of Tom and Myrtles relationship is a result of the indulgent lifestyle that Tom exposes her to . F. Scott Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald (1896-1940). F. Scott Fitzgerald is named for Francis Scott Key (wrote Star Spangled Banner), a distant relative.. He married Zelda Sayre.. He coined the phrase “The Jazz Age,” defined the era, lived it to the fullest, and he and Zelda were crowned its king and queen. . 3/31/14. Understanding the Times. Post WWI (1914-1918). Standard way of living increased for most. Americans abandoned small towns in exchange for urban living. Economy prospered as Americans tried to forget troubles of war. Brandon McClung, Ian Edmiston, Luke Lish, Cole Haynes. Symbols. An important symbol in this chapter is Gatsby’s wealth and material possessions. They symbolize the American Dream of the 1920’s and everyone wanted to be like Gatsby. . and the . American . Dream. A Quick Introduction…. The 20’s: an age of transition. World War I and After. "The world must be made safe for democracy" . Woodrow Wilson the President had declared, . T.J. Eckleburg as . “the eyes of God”. If these characters are. not . religious, . what kind of God do we think these eyes represent?. . What is it that they worship, if not religion?. What is Fitzgerald saying about the American Dream?. Historical background, author information, themes, and motifs to look for. "I look out at it and I think it is the most beautiful history in the world. . . . It is the history of all aspiration not just the American dream but the human . Background to. . The Great Gatsby. World War I. Post WWI. Standard of living increased for most. Americans abandoned small towns in exchange for urban living. Economy prospered as Americans tried to forget troubles of war. "It was an age of miracles," Fitzgerald wrote of the Jazz Age. “It was an age of art, it was an age of excess, and it was an age of satire.. F. Scott Fitzgerald. 1896-1940. A Short Biography. Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was born in . FLT (1/25/2016) . Left . *Right*. Given film clip, anticipation guide, and discussion about consumerism . I will be able to consider how consumerism relates to the novel, . The Great Gatsby. . . _______________________________. Tidbits. F. Scott Fitzgerald 1896-1940. Named after great uncle Frances Scott Key. From the . midwest. : St. Paul, MN. Married to Zelda Sayre - m 1930. The dominant influences on F. Scott Fitzgerald were aspiration, literature, Princeton, Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald, and alcohol. . The American Dream. Theme. #105: Theme: The fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a literary work. Sometimes said to be an underlying “message” of a story.. On the surface, . The Great Gatsby. Jay Gatsby. Protagonist. M. ysterious. , fantastically wealthy young . man. . Every Saturday, his garish Gothic mansion in . West . Egg serves as the site of extravagant . parties . Given name - James . TYPE HERE. TYPE HERE. TYPE HERE. TYPE HERE. TYPE HERE. TYPE HERE. TYPE HERE. TYPE HERE. TYPE HERE. TYPE HERE. TYPE HERE. TYPE HERE. TYPE HERE. TYPE HERE. TYPE HERE. TYPE HERE. TYPE HERE. TYPE HERE. TYPE HERE. Gatsby: A Voyage into Greatness Gatsby: Day 1 Bellringer : Gatsby Vocab #1 Controversy Reflection/Synthesis Intro Preface & Anticipation Guide Begin The Great Gatsby : Ch. 1 The Great Gatsby Vocabulary