F Scott Fitzgerald F Scott Fitzgerald 1896 1940

F. Scott Fitzgerald

F. Scott Fitzgerald 1896 -1940 Minnesota Zelda Sayre Alcoholism Renowed chronicler of the ‘Jazz’ Age FSF’s third novel

The 1920 s & Historical Context The ‘Jazz’ Age Post WW 1 – The ‘Lost’ generation � Hedonistic � Hero-worship � Newspapers � Glamour-hungry Americans � City-based life/Urban society � A decade of mass media and technological advancement e. g. telephone � � � http: //www. shmoop. com/gr eat-gatsby/ Click here to see a video of some 1920 s shenanigans! VID 1 Flappers � Bobs � Bootleggers � The Harlem Renaissance � Old cars � Partays � Those long cigarette holders � Screen idols - Lillian Gish, Charlie Chaplin and old movie stars

The Novel Social satire A critique of the American Dream Published in 1925 Beauty yet simplicity Short yet concentrated Intricacy – patterns woven throughout Three film versions Debate – what the book is actually about has been hotly debated since it was published, in 1925.

Studying a Novel Plot Character Development Point of View Structure Settings Themes Symbols Irony Contrast Stylistic Device ◦ Key Incidents ◦ Climax

Why Study Gatsby? Twilight-esque love triangle Materialism Recession as a result of living to excess Toy Story 3 See the worksheet from the Schmoop website: Gatsby in a Nutshell Worksheet 1

Chapter 1 Make notes about the following characters and find quotations: Nick Carraway Tom Buchanan Daisy Buchanan Chapter 1 Summary & Explanation Worksheet 2

The Characters’ Names Daisy – a delicate white flower � Myrtle (chapter 2) – a dark, hardy shrub (ref. to Venus) � Carraway – Caraway � Buchanan - Scottish Clan � Jordan Baker – Edward S. Jordan (1915) & the Baker Company (1899 -1915) �

Chapter 2 A Key Incident The ‘Valley of Ashes’ – Borough of Queens T. S. Eliot – The Waste Land John D. Rockefeller The Swing (1776) Broadway Social Status Dr Eckleburg The party and FSF’s technique of Chapter 2 Summary understatement and Explanation Worksheet 3

� Neo-Gothic � Station Wagon � Rolls-Royce � David Belasco � Gilda Gray Chapter 3

Chapter 3 Events Party � Nick’s invitation � Meeting Jordan � Gossip � ‘Owl-eyed’ man � ‘Meeting’ Gatsby � Jordan being sent for � Drunken guests � Jordan’s ‘secret’ � Hydroplane � The car incident � The next few weeks ◦ Nick’s relationships ◦ Jordan’s dishonesty & driving ◦ Nick’s honesty Click for the Summary & Explanation Worksheet for this chapter. THE GREAT GATSBY Chapter 3 Summary & Explanation Worksheet 4. docx Worksheet 4

Settings & Symbols The Green Light East Egg and West Egg T. J. Eckleburg The Valley of Ashes TASK: Discuss with a partner what you think these things represent. Be prepared to contribute to the class discussion afterwards.

The Borough of Queens

Chapter 3 � Imagine that you are creating a chapter summary for the website www. shmoop. com, which is aimed at students your age. � Working with a partner and using the same style as the chapter two summary you received, summarise the main events of this chapter. Here is an example to get you started: � Nick describes the fancy-schmansy, no-expensespared shin-digs (with an orchestra- oooh!) that Jay Gatsby throws most nights throughout the summer. Millions of people arrive to get down with their bad selves on the dancefloor, get drunk and schmooze. Many of them never meet the elusive Mr Gatsby, and most invited themselves. Chapter 3 Schmoop Worksheet 5

Chapter 3 Conspicuous Consumption – Gatsby’s cars The Prohibition Act Gatsby’s ‘Old World’ Behaviour

Homework Complete the questions on chapters 1 to 3 for next Wednesday. Answer the questions fully, remembering to use textual evidence/quotations; these will be invaluable when preparing for the Critical Essays on this novel. Click for Questions Worksheet 6 gatsby ch 1 -3 analysis Worksheet 6. pdf

The Old World and the New Europe & America Location � Success is associated with westward movement � Nick & Gatsby – West Egg � Daisy & Tom – East Egg � Both Eggs are located on the East Coast � The Buchanans have returned from France � The Egg as a symbol � The Columbus Story Gatsby Represents the ‘Old World’ ‘Old Sport’ Oxford Education Rolls-Royce - British Mansion – 12 th century French Architecture Shirts from London

Is Nick A Trustworthy Narrator? Nick’s father’s advice (ch 1) Nick’s writing style versus his job Nick chooses not to disclose certain things (e. g. his part in the War – what happened to Nick between 1918 and 1922? ) Why should Nick provoke mean looks from a girl’s brother? � Nick’s hint that he will have to break off his liaison in Chicago � His declaration of honesty versus Jordan’s dishonesty (ch 3) � Nick’s ‘blind spots’ � Nick’s refusal to take part in ‘confidential’ business (ch 5) �

Chapter 4 Gatsby visits Nick’s house for the first time, and talks of his wartime experiences. They travel into the city, where Gatsby introduces Nick to Mayer Wolfsheim. Later, Jordan tells Nick about Daisy’s past, her brief love affair with Gatsby, and her subsequent marriage to Tom. FOCUS: Reconstruction of past events with differing points of view Chapter 4 Summary & Explanation Worksheet 7

Chapter 4 Points of Interest Narrative Framing Gatsby’s history – Rosy Rosenthal – Jordan’s story about Daisy. How do you think this Narrative Structure shows Gatsby in a good light, even though there are hints of his ‘underhand’ dealings?

Chapter 5 Nick organises a meeting at his house between Gatsby and Daisy Gatsby then gives them a guided tour of his house, displaying his possessions, especially his expensive, imported clothes. Daisy is overwhelmed by Gatsby’s clothes. Chapter 5 Summary & Explanation Worksheet 8

Chapter 5 Disney’s nod to Gatsby

Chapter 6 Nick reveals more about Gatsby’s past, his humble origins and his time with Dan Cody. The Buchanans attend one of Gatsby’s parties, and the growing tension between Tom and the host is evident. “The Platonic Conception of himself” Summary & Explanation Worksheet 9 Chapter 6 Summary & Explanation Worksheet 9. pptx

Personas A real intriguing question--who is the real person-Jay Gatsby or Jimmy Gatz? Some people change their names so that they can create new identities. Watch the video clips from 2010’s X Factor and the clip from ‘Friends’. Did he become "the Platonic conception of himself " And what does that mean? Using the worksheet issued, discuss the notion of names and whether or not they reveal our true identities. (Click on arrow) Vid 2 Vid 3 Worksheet 10

Plato, in his Republic, built up a perfect vision of the world, perhaps not meaning it entirely seriously. His reputation as a philosopher is heavily based on his ability to build up a vision of perfection, as in the Republic, and then bring it down, as in the Laws. A Platonic conception of oneself, then, is the ideal or perfect vision of oneself.

Homework Complete the questions for chapters 4, 5 and 6 as fully as you can. Remember to use as much textual evidence as you can. The Worksheet for chapters 4, 5, 6 Great Gatsby ch 4 -6 Worksheet 11. docx

Chapter 7 Use the prompts below to demonstrate your understanding of the main events of this chapter Gatsby’s changes � Gatsby’s phonecall � Train � Tom’s phonecall � Daisy & Jordan � Nick & Gatsby meeting Tom � Nurse & Child � Daisy’s idea � Tom’s realisation & subsequent reaction � Tom’s comments in car � Mr Wilson’s statement � Myrtle � The Plaza Hotel � Biloxi � The confrontation � Tom’s investigation � Daisy’s reaction � A significant day for Nick � The accident � Nick’s feelings about ‘them’ � Gatsby’s actions & story �

Chapter 7 Points of Interest Colour symbolism – find further examples of these and consider the effects of this technique ◦ White ◦ Daisy & Jordan’s white dresses ◦ Green ◦ Yellow Hint of Gatsby’s underhand dealings Tom’s drug-store comment becomes clearer on p. 115. Chapter 7 Summary & Explanation Worksheet 12

Chapter 8 What does Nick advise Gatsby to do? What is Gatsby determined to do? What has Gatsby asked his gardener to do? What does Wilson tell Michaelis? How does a case of mistaken identity turn out to have tragic consequences? How does FSF convey this tragedy to the readers? Chapter 8 Summary & Explanation Worksheet 13

Chapter 9 How long has passed since the events? What explanation was given for Wilson’s actions? What is surprising about how the characters behave after Gatsby’s death? ◦ Daisy & Tom ◦ Klipspringer ◦ Meyer Wolfsheim ◦ Owl-eyes What is confirmed about Gatsby through the telephone call Nick takes from Slagle? How does the weather mirror the mood? What do we learn about Nick’s life following Gatsby’s death? ◦ Jordan ◦ Tom’s admission ◦ Nick’s reflections on Gatsby & the past Chapter 9 Summary & Explanation. THE GREAT GATSBY Chapter 9 Summary & Explanation Worksheet 14. docx Worksheet 14

Chapter 9 Analysis Writing & Isolation A story of the West The Green Light – hopes, dreams and desire Jordan’s accusation – what does this reveal about Nick? This passage has become a universally acknowledged classic of American writing. ‘Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgiastic future that year by year recedes before us. It eluded us then, but that’s no matter – tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther…And one fine morning – So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past. ’

Homework Complete the questions as fully as you can for chapters 7, 8 and 9 using the worksheet you have been issued. Worksheet for chapters 7, 8 & 9 Worksheet 15 Gatsby analysis ch 7 -9 Worksheet 15. docx

Homework Questions Chapter 7, 8 & 9 Click to see some exemplar answers for chapter 7, 8 & 9. Chapter 7, 8 & 9

Plot Summary Now that we have finished reading the novel, watch the animated summary of the novel from ‘Sparknotes’ Video 3

The Film Watching the film helps us to understand the decadence of the 1920 s. It also gives us a clearer idea of the various settings used (although only FSF had an accurate picture of this!) Enjoy watching the film and use it to remind you of the main events but do not rely on it in order to write a Critical Essay. What differences do you notice between the book and the film?

Studying the Novel Now that you understand the plot, you will be issued with a series of worksheets that will encourage you to develop a more thorough understanding of the issues that have been briefly discussed in class. The tasks will help you to become more confident with addressing the literary terms which you will have to refer to in Critical Essays. Click on the arrow to see the worksheets Class Tasks Booklet The Great Gatsby Pupil Tasks Booklet 16. docx 16

The Critical Essay Using your Critical Essay booklet and looking at the PROSE questions, circle the questions that you think would be appropriate for writing about ‘The Great Gatsby’. Discuss your choices and consider why you have chosen these questions. Pay attention to the literary terms (at least two) that you are expected to write about

The Critical Essay You will be issued with an essay written by an exam candidate on ‘The Great Gatsby’. (click on the arrow) Read the exemplar as a class Worksheet 17 Decide on what you think the task is. This should be evident from the outset (e. g. the introduction) Annotate the essay’s quotations. How many quotations have been used? How have they been included? Working with a partner, use the Category Descriptors to allocate a mark. Be prepared to give reasons for your decision! Discuss what you think the essay’s strengths and weaknesses (if any!) are.

2004 Question 6 Choose a novel or short story in which the writer’s use of setting in time and/or place has a significant part to play in your appreciation of the text as a whole. Give the relevant details of the setting and then discuss fully why it has such significance. In your answer you must refer closely to the text and to at least two of: setting, narrative stance, theme, characterisation, or any appropriate feature.

The Results Having read the essay, now look at what the exam markers had to say… (Click on bubble) SQA Feedback What is your reaction to this? Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer!

Your Turn Over the next few weeks, you are going to write some Critical Essays on ‘The Great Gatsby’. Let’s have a look at what the SQA have to say to candidates about Critical Essays at Higher level SQA Advice Worksheet 18 Remember that, in the final exam, you are expected to write two Critical Essays on two different genres. ‘The Great Gatsby’ is your option for the PROSE section. Your teacher will issue with a general plan (click on the arrow to access this) Have a look at the first question… Critical Essay Advice General Plan Worksheet 19

Our Strategy We are going to study the following areas: Characterisation Setting Theme – ‘The decline of the American Dream’

Critical Essay 2005 Question 8 Choose a novel or short story in which the fate of the main character is important in conveying the writer’s theme. Explain what you consider theme to be and discuss how effectively the fate of the character conveys it. In your answer you must refer closely to the text and to at least two of: theme, plot, characterisation, setting, or any other appropriate feature.

Planning – The American Dream Your teacher will issue you with an exemplar essay and a plan for theme of the decline of the ‘American Dream’. Remember that in the question above, however, you are also expected to mention how the fate of the character conveys theme. Some questions at Higher contain two parts and both parts must be addressed. (Click on the arrows for the worksheets) Plan Worksheet 20 Exemplar Worksheet 21

Using Quotations

Homework Submit a plan for the essay question that your teacher has issued you with. Use the plan that you have been given issued for the ‘American Dream’ question but prepare your plan for the question that your teacher has issued you with (not the American Dream one!) This plan will be used for another essay that you will complete for this text before your test. Make a note of your deadline: Homework Deadline: ____________

Critical Essay Choose a novel or short story where you feel a strong emotion for a particular character. Explain how this strong emotion is evoked through the use of effective stylistic devices. In your answer you must refer closely to the text and to at least two of: theme, plot, characterisation, setting, or any other appropriate feature. Click for Exemplar Worksheet 22 The Great Gatsby Sympathy B Grade Worksheet 22. docx

Critical Essay Feedback

Test Preparation Re-read the book/chapter summaries Look over all of your notes, handouts, exemplar essays etc. Use the feedback from your Critical Essay Practice Tests – if you don’t understand something, make sure that you do something about it! Learn as many quotations as you can Try another question from your Past Papers Good Luck!

Sitting the Test Choose only ONE question Put the number of the question in the margin (this is very important) Spend at least five minutes writing a plan. Put a line through the plan only after you have finished your essay. Ensure that your writing is legible Keep a close eye on your time Check your work and try to think like a marker (understanding, analysis…) Use demanding vocabulary and expression Use textual evidence in a variety of ways (stand alone/embedded quotations etc) Use linking phrases where necessary

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Further info about the 1920 s Bright Young Things Series by Anna Godbersen (Fictional) Bright Young Things Beautiful Days TV Programme Boardwalk Empire