Gatsby Intro Flashcard

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What characterized the era of The Great Gatsby?

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Economic Prosperity

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What decade was The Great Gatsby set in?

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The 1920s

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What is the meaning of the word 'apathetic'?

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Showing little or no interest or concern

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Who wrote The Great Gatsby?

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F. Scott Fitzgerald

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What increased significantly in the 1920s due to the assembly line?

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Automobiles

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Define 'The American Dream'.

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The belief that anyone can achieve success through hard work and determination.

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What social class is primarily depicted in The Great Gatsby?

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The upper class and wealthy elite.

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What is the significance of the green light in The Great Gatsby?

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It symbolizes Gatsby's hopes and dreams for the future.

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What does the Valley of Ashes represent in the novel?

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The moral and social decay resulting from the uninhibited pursuit of wealth.

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What is the role of the narrator, Nick Carraway, in The Great Gatsby?

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He provides a first-person perspective and serves as a moral compass in the story.