This anthology contains four term papers.
The first paper delves into the acclaimed work of literary realism, "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and its cinematic adaptation by Baz Luhrmann in 2013. Rather than debating fidelity or artistic superiority between literature and cinema, the focus is on exploring adaptations as autonomous artworks. The narrowed scope centers on the examination of elements of unreliable narration in "The Great Gatsby" and how they are transposed onto the screen in the 2013 adaptation.
The aim of the second paper is to analyze what message F. Scott Fitzgerald as a modernist writer tries to convey to his readership through the employment of the theme of adultery in his 1925 novel "The Great Gatsby". Most importantly, based on the assumption that committing adultery fulfils different functions in the novel, it presents Daisy Buchanan’s and Myrtle Wilson’s motivations pushing them to do it.
The "Great Gatsby" seems to tell a story about a typified American Dream, a young man who was able to escape poverty and living a high-class lifestyle. But after all it cannot be easily determined if it is a story that represents the American Dream or if the Dream he had changed into a Nightmare. The third text presents the American Nightmare in the novel with specific symbols that play an important role, his failure and the price he had to pay for his dream.
Is Gatsby’s economic success nevertheless a realization of the American Dream? It is important to ask that question because often "The Great Gatsby" is mainly associated with the American Dream and its typical lifestyle. How did Gatsby make his way up to the top? And how important is wealth, success and his social status really in his opinion? In the fourth text those questions will be given a closer look at.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Unreliable Narration in The Great Gatsby. In Literature and on Screen
- Introduction
- Defining Narration
- The Narration in The Great Gatsby
- Defining Unreliable Narration
- Elements of Unreliability in the Narration of The Great Gatsby
- Narration in Film Adaptations
- Unreliable Narration in Film Adaptations
- The Narration and its Elements of Unreliability in the film The Great Gatsby by Baz Luhrmann
- The different functions of adultery in F. Scott Fitzgeralds "The Great Gatsby"
- Introduction
- Theoretical background
- Modernism
- Adultery in literature
- Marriage, the family and divorce in the U.S.
- The Great Gatsby
- Daisy Buchanan
- Myrtle Wilson
- American Dream or American Nightmare? About F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby"
- Introduction
- “The American Dream“ – Meaning and Definition
- The American Dream in The Great Gatsby
- The American Nightmare in the Great Gatsby
- Gatsby’s rise to riches. Is Gatsby's economic success a realization of the American Dream?
- Introduction
- The American Dream
- Prohibition
- Gatsby’s success and wealth
- Gatsby’s reputation in society
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This collection of term papers analyzes F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby from various perspectives. The main objective is to explore different interpretative approaches to the novel, focusing on specific themes and literary techniques.
- Unreliable narration and its impact on the reader's understanding of the story.
- The multiple functions of adultery within the novel's social and psychological context.
- The representation of the American Dream and its potential perversion into a nightmare.
- Gatsby's rise to wealth and the ethical implications of his methods.
- The socio-historical context of the 1920s and its influence on the novel's themes.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Unreliable Narration in The Great Gatsby: This paper examines the narrative voice in Fitzgerald's novel and its film adaptations, focusing on how elements of unreliability shape the reader/viewer's interpretation. It defines narration and unreliable narration, analyzing how these concepts manifest in the novel and Luhrmann's film.
The different functions of adultery in F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby": This paper explores the theme of adultery in The Great Gatsby within a broader historical and literary context. It examines the motivations of Daisy Buchanan and Myrtle Wilson for their extramarital affairs, considering their social circumstances and personal desires.
American Dream or American Nightmare?: This paper investigates the portrayal of the American Dream in The Great Gatsby. It examines the novel's depiction of Gatsby's pursuit of wealth and happiness, exploring the tension between idealistic aspirations and the harsh realities of the Jazz Age.
Gatsby’s rise to riches: This paper analyzes Gatsby's acquisition of wealth during the Prohibition era, examining the ethical implications of his methods and exploring the extent to which his success represents a realization of the American Dream. It discusses his use of illegal means and his social standing.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald, unreliable narration, adultery, American Dream, American Nightmare, Prohibition, bootlegging, social class, wealth, 1920s, Jazz Age, modernism, social mobility, moral ambiguity.
- Quote paper
- GRIN Verlag (Hrsg.) (Editor), Vittoria Guarino (Author), Friederike Lang (Author), Emilie Platt (Author), Julia Straub (Author), 2024, Approaches to interpreting Fitzgerald’s "The Great Gatsby". Unreliable narration, the functions of adultery, and the role of the American Dream, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1515005