1920's and Gatsby

amendment that began Prohibition

a speaker telling the story who cannot be trusted due to insanity, lies, alcohol, etc

a good, sympathetic protagonist who is doomed & has flaws that will lead to his downfall

to brag about yourself in an arrogant way

to see a small part of something or to catch sight of something very quickly

disfigured; messed up the appearance of something

very complicated or detailed (as in a plan or a pattern)

a character that taps into prior knowledge & is found across many genres of literature

1920's & 30's era, characterized by music and dance, reflected by authors such as Fitzgerald

people who illegally trafficked (smuggled) liquor during the 20's; the originators of Nascar

the first "feminists" who cut their hair and skirts short, and drank & smoked in public

contempt; feeling that someting is worthless

considering material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual values

a genre of literature where the fictional plot is set in a true historical setting

a short trip usually for fliesure or fun

the speaker of the story who is trustworthy; his values are said to be in proximity to author

movement to improve society by reform; advocates progress in science, technology, education etc

nationwide ban in the US that prohibited producing, transporting, and consuming alcohol

point out someone's faults in a dissaproving way

amendment that ended Prohibition

free from obligation or liability; not beholden to an obligation placed by another

a person's nature or primary behavior or disposition

closely acquainter; very familiar & close