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F. Scott Fitzgerald (pictured with his wife, Zelda) (1896-1948)
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Essential Questions for this novel:
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What is Fitzgerald's comment on the American Dream? How is the choice of narrator for this work significant? Is this novel a satiric or realistic representation of life in the 1920s? Be able to defend your choice. Identify true connections to the 1920s in this work. What is the effect of symbolism on the novel? How does Fitzgerald utilize language to convey his themes? In what ways does this novel compare to Fitzgerald's life and his other stories (such as "Winter Dreams" and "The Bridal Party")? ("Winter Dreams" is in the old textbook and "The Bridal Party" is in your textbook.)
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Links for this novel:
Please, visit this site for information about
the cover
that Francis Cugat designed for Fitzgerald's novel. The artwork
was actually finished before the novel and Fitzgerald worked the image of
the floating face back into his novel. Watch for it as you read.
Click on this link to take yourself to
the definitive site on
Fitzgerald. I have been visiting this site for 4-5 years, and I
really believe they have the most information on Fitzgerald's life and
works. This year I was especially pleased to find
voice and film clips by
Fitzgerald.
| Read a review of the 2001 film version of The Great Gatsby, starring Mira Sorvino, Toby Stephens, Paul Rudd, and Martin Donovan. Personally, I prefer the older version, starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow. |
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Gain an understanding of the Jazz Age by visiting Dr. Kathleen Nichols' (of Pitt State University) website. The art featured at this site is beautiful and will truly provide you with an understanding of the images associated with the 1920s. It also contains a great deal of information on the Harlem Renaissance and poets of the time.
Consider reading other fiction by Fitzgerald after noting this thorough and well-organized list of his works.
Peruse an analysis of Fitzgerald and Sinclair Lewis's writing styles by Professor Roger Lathbury.
Take a visual tour of F. Scott Fitzgerald's homes in St. Paul Minnesota.
Updated 8/17/09
