The Great Gatsby: Literary Theory & Devices

A tragic hero will recognize his flaw but only after

What devices is used: Tom says, "And we’ve produced all the things that go to make civilization — oh, science, art,... ”

Which element does Fitzgerald frequently use to help set the mood and tone of specific scenes?

Which moment in the text can best depict Gatsby's reversal?

Identify the archetype: Women who are only identified by their female gender (often unnamed)

Through the _______ lens, the reader acknowledges in a male dominated society women should be seen and not heard.

What devices is used: Gatsby is a bootlegger, but does not drink alcohol

Which literary theory attempts to understand the imbalance of power, politics, and class struggles within a text?

Identify the archetype: A woman who portrays conventional roles (mother, housewife, submissive)

Which best describes the structure of The Great Gatsby?

Identify the archetype: A woman seen enjoying the freedoms of the Jazz Age

A hero's downfall is caused by

In many tragedies, the tragic flaw (or hamartia) of the hero is

According to Aristotle, all good tragedies should inspire

Jay Gatsby's tragic flaw is

Which literary theory attempts to understand the tragic hero as an archetype and the influences of Greek literature?

Through the _______ lens, the reader understands Fitzgerald believes the elite, upper-class to be corrupt and careless.

Which literary theory attempts to understand the relationships and the divisions between genders?

Which literary theory attempts to understand the text WITHOUT the influence of the author or time period?