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Symbolism and Character Analysis in The Great Gatsby: East Egg vs. West Egg, Slides of Playwriting and Drama

An overview of the symbols and characters in f. Scott fitzgerald's the great gatsby, focusing on the distinction between east egg and west egg. The document also mentions the movie adaptation and nick's role as the narrator. Students may find this useful for understanding the social hierarchy and themes in the novel.

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  • What is the significance of the distinction between East Egg and West Egg in The Great Gatsby?
  • What role does Nick's perspective play in the storytelling of The Great Gatsby?
  • How do the characters in East Egg differ from those in West Egg in the novel?

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Map of East Egg & West Egg
Refined and
aristocratic; the
established rich.
The Newly Rich; lack social
connections and refinement;
characterized by lavish
displays of wealth.
These are symbols…
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Map of East Egg & West Egg

Refined and aristocratic; the established rich. The Newly Rich; lack social connections and refinement; characterized by lavish displays of wealth. These are symbols…

Intro. to movie…

  • Movie begins differently than the book. Nick (narrator) is in a sanatorium trying to make sense of the events that took place in 1922 (spring to fall).
  • He establishes himself as the author of the book, and tells us the story in a flashback. See quotes on side board regarding reserving judgement.

time! East Egg – Tom & Daisy Buchanan