Literary Symbols
In The Great Gatsby, this color, often linked to Daisy, symbolizes wealth, superficiality, and sometimes corruption.
What is gold?
This woman is Nick Carraway’s cousin and the object of Gatsby’s obsession.
Who is Daisy Buchanan?
He is Janie’s first husband, arranged by her grandmother, who treats Janie more like a worker than a wife.
Who is Logan Killicks?
In "I, Too", Hughes declares that he is this, emphasizing and demanding inclusion.
What is American?
Fats Waller's upbeat song from the Harlem Renaissance called "_______ _____" declares the singer’s loyalty even while alone because "it's you that I'm dreamin' of."
What is "Ain't Misbehavin'"?
Hughes' "Harlem" ends with this 'explosive' image showing that deferred dreams may have destructive consequences.
What is a bomb?
This professional golfer is known for her dishonesty, flippant attitude, and flapper fashion style.
Who is Jordan Baker?
This charismatic and ambitious man becomes Janie’s second husband and eventually the mayor of Eatonville.
Who is Joe ("Jody") Starks?
Edith Wharton's "Belgium," which conveys the idea that 'Belgium regrets nothing," is written about which 20th Century conflict?
What is World War I?
"Do-Re-Me" by Woody Guthrie warns Dust Bowl migrants that this Pacific Coast US state might not be as dreamy as it seems.
What is California?
In TEWWG, this weather phenomenon shows nature's indifference to humans.
What is a hurricane?
She is Tom Buchanan’s mistress and is ultimately killed in a hit-and-run.
Who is Myrtle Wilson?
Janie’s third husband, he is a wandering gambler and dreamer known for his deep love and companionship.
Who is Vergible "Tea Cake" Woods?
In One Art, Bishop says this kind of "art" isn’t hard to master, despite her mounting examples.
What is "losing"?
This cultural era of the 1920s brought jazz to mainstream American culture, along with flappers, speakeasies, and The Great Gatsby.
What is The Jazz Age?
In the song "It's Only a Paper Moon," the paper moon itself symbolizes_____________.
What is an illusion?
This character is described as having a voice “full of money.”
Who is Daisy?
This man is bit by a rabid dog and ultimately tries to shoot Janie.
Who is Tea Cake?
In "Death of the Ball Turret Gunner" Jarrell compares the gunner’s position to this place of human origin, highlighting the tragic reversal of birth and death.
What is the womb?
In “It’s Only a Paper Moon,” the moon, sea, and sky are all made of this fragile material, symbolizing illusion.
What is paper?
In Streetcar, Blanche’s frequent use of this item to block light symbolizes her fear of truth and aging.
What is a paper lantern?
Daisy famously says her daughter, _______________, will be a "beautiful little fool."
Who is Pammy Buchanan?
This is the young boy that Janie kisses at the beginning of the novel, making Nanny very angry.
Who is Johnny Taylor?
In America, McKay compares the country’s might and chaos to the power of this natural force.
What is the tide/sea?
Duke Ellington's "sophisticated" Jazz style emerging from northern Manhattan's grand ballrooms was considered the soundtrack to this African American arts movement of the 1920s-1930s.
What is the Harlem Renaissance?