The Great Gatsby Journal 1 Quote: "I hope she’ll be a foolthat’s the best thing a girl can be in this world‚ a beautiful little fool." This quote‚ from chapter 1 is an important quote said by Daisy Buchanan‚ the second cousin of Nick Carraway‚ narrator of the "Great Gatsby". This quote is significant towards the story because it reveals glimpses into Daisy’s character. Daisy is not a fool herself‚ but due to the times and the extent of her exposure to the social environment‚ she has not
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the goddess of wisdom‚ was relied on by the Ancient Greeks to protect the city of Athens‚ wich was named in her honor. 3. When Harry Potter‚ a fictional wizard‚ turns eleven years old‚ he is taken to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. 4. Flappers‚ who broke with 1920s social conventions by cutting their hair short and smoking in public‚ semmed rebellious to their parents’ generation. 5. In the mid-seventies‚ skateboarding originated in Venice‚ California‚ where‚ because of a drought‚ the
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1922___________Who wrote “Jump at de Sun” and what year did it debut?A.P Porter 1925___________ Who was the Sultan of Swat? Find a picture of him from 1920’sBabe Ruth___________ Find a popular car from the 1920’s ___________ Find a picture of a woman (not a flapper) of the 1920’s
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Some felt they shouldn’t be allowed to vote‚ while others just lacked interest. Eventually toward the end of the decade‚ more women began to express their right to vote. Culturally‚ by mistake the rebellious flapper brought all women closer to their goal of greater equality with men. The flapper represented only a small portion of women in America but their impact was wide and greatly affected fashion and behavior (E). Dresses became shorter. So short that between 1913 and 1928‚ the average amount
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man who is trying to rekindle his relationship that he had with his former lover‚ who is now married. However the reader may learn a great deal about the lifestyle of the 1920’s‚ because it portrays the decade in a realistic manner. It portrays the flappers‚ prohibition‚ the changes in women’s rights and the partying lifestyle that the generation had. On a deeper level there are themes and issues presented in the novel and the reader can learn how they relate to human nature and the shaping of our culture
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Sheer and loosely crocheted fabrics added subtle sensuality to an outfit. As exhibited below by Twiggy‚ an iconic model during this time period‚ the mini skirt shows more skin that individuals from previous decades would associate with the word flapper. The trends and models who advocated for the designs not only endorsed a company or collection‚ but also created an atmosphere of social acceptance that encouraged women to follow
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What is love The great depression‚ bootleggers‚ Jazz‚ flappers and changing lifestyles are all part of the roaring 20’s. A time when women redefined themselves and music grew to an all time high. This revolutionary and dynamic decade is the setting for The Great Gatsby and “Winter Dreams” both by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Set in New York‚ The Great Gatsby is the story of James Gatz‚ a newly rich
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or a secretary. These jobs were considered to be motherly and got a lower wage for doing the same job as men. In addition‚ women’s fashion changed tremendously many women at night began to cut their hair‚ wear short skirts this style was known as flappers‚ and during the time their behavior was considered
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alcohol was ignored by many. There was a revolution in almost every sphere of human activity. Fashion was no exception: as women entered the workforce and earned the right to vote‚ fashion trends became more accessible‚ masculine‚ and practical. Flappers were a popular name given to women of this time because of what they wore. The constrictive corset‚ an essential undergarment to make the waist thinner‚ became a thing of the past.[1] The technological development of new fabrics and new closures
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In the 1920s women being to show their place in society not only as housewives but as a self conserved women. This new era of women was a bold new look for women as they only relied on themselves to get their jobs done. Makeup During the era there was an increased use of make up and it was fashionable to perform the rites of makeup in public. Instead of disappearing to the powder room women got out their engraved compact and applied lipstick and powder in sight of a whole restaurant or nightclub
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