Literary Devices
What is theme?
The overarching message of a story.
Midas craved more ....
Wealth/Gold
What is something Mathilde Loisel craved?
Wealth
What is something Gatsby craved?
Wealth
What was a common theme in all three stories?
Materialism
How is Midas affected by his materialism?
Loss of happiness and daughter
How is Mathilde affected by her materialism?
Loss of beauty and happiness and having to work to repay her debts
How is Gatsby affected by his materialism?
Obsession, empty hope, and eventually his downfall.
How do all characters initially feel when they receive their wealth?
They all seem happy.
What were 3 things he loved?
Gold, Garden, and Daughter
What does the necklace symbolize?
Wealth and status that Madame Loisel longs for.
Daisy's voice is "full of money" suggesting...
her wealth and privilege
The green light, the necklace, and the rose are examples of what?
Symbolism
What did the rose represent?
The importance of life
Describe Madame Loisel's behavior during the party.
She is very happy and makes sure everyone sees her as a wealthy socialite.
What is the importance of the East Egg and the West Egg in the book?
East Egg is home to old money and had a rep for being snobby and spoiled.
West Egg is home to new money and is often frowned upon because they came from lower class.
Give an example of irony in any 3 stories.
Gatsby-Tom learns Daisy is having an affair and he is also having an affair.
Necklace- Loisel pays for a real diamond necklace to replace the fake one.
Midas-his new power is a curse.
How did Midas change from the beginning of the story to the end?
Love is more valuable than gold.
What is Madame Loisel's friendship with Madame Forestier characterized by?
envy
How does the color yellow's meaning change in The Great Gatsby?
Gatsby's car is yellow. It first represents wealth and money but transitions to death and destruction.
What argument are all the authors trying to make with the theme of materialism?
Money cannot buy happiness and it is important to focus on what you already have like friends and family.
Danger of pursuing material items