Vocab
The belief that European culture is superior to all others?
What is Eurocentrism
A character that represents old-money privilege and dominance?
Who is Tom Buchanan
The type of economic system helped create the wealth that Tom and Daisy inherit?
What is Capitalism
Gatsby's dream is ultimately revealed to be this
What is Delusion
The green light symbolizes this for Gatsby
What is Hope
What is Unhomeliness
Gatsby's wealth challenges what in society?
What is Class
Tom fears losing this if social hierarchies change
What is Power/Control
Gatsby's death symbolizes this about the American dream
What is Failure
T.J. Eckleburg's eyes metaphorically represent
What is God
The process of defining and marginalizing a group as fundamentally different?
What is Othering
This character benefits from wealth and status but is still limited due to gender
Who is Daisy Buchanan
This prevents Gatsby from being truly accepted by Old Money
What is New Money
Limits access to the American Dream
What is Inequality
Represents the moral and social decay hidden behind the wealth and glamour of the 1920s
What is The valley of ashes