THE GREAT GATSBY by F. Scott Fitzgerald

THE ROARING TWENTIES Age of dramatic social and political change. Age of dramatic social and political change. Nation’s total wealth more than doubled between 1920 and Nation’s total wealth more than doubled between 1920 and “Consumer society” “Consumer society” New urban “mass culture” across the United States, same music, same dances, same slang. New urban “mass culture” across the United States, same music, same dances, same slang. Also called the Jazz Age Also called the Jazz Age

MATERIALISM WITHIN THE NOVEL What do you notice about the relationship between Tom and Daisy? What do you notice about the relationship between Tom and Daisy? What are some examples of materialism in the movie clip that you see? What are some examples of materialism in the movie clip that you see? Referencing the chapter, what do you think of the 1920’s so far? Do you like it, do you think it’s frivolous, etc. Referencing the chapter, what do you think of the 1920’s so far? Do you like it, do you think it’s frivolous, etc.

HOMEWORK FOR WEDNESDAY Read chapters 2 and 3 (they’re short, less than 40 pages) Read chapters 2 and 3 (they’re short, less than 40 pages) In class, start reading chapter 2 and highlight, underline, circle etc. any examples of materialism that you find interesting. Also pay attention to the different relationships within the novel, and prepare for a brief discussion on Wednesday. This will be 1 point of your participation grade. In class, start reading chapter 2 and highlight, underline, circle etc. any examples of materialism that you find interesting. Also pay attention to the different relationships within the novel, and prepare for a brief discussion on Wednesday. This will be 1 point of your participation grade.