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Exploring Symbolism and Modernism in A Room of One's Own during the Roaring '20s

Discover the profound use of imagery, simile, and metaphor by Virginia Woolf in her iconic work, alongside an analysis of the symbolism and character study of the 1920s. Explore the significance of a room of one's own and financial independence for a female writer. Uncover references to Oxford University, Shakespeare's sister Judith, and the tragic death of Virginia Woolf. Delve into F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, with themes of decadence, the judgmental eyes of God, and the impact of modern technology. This text sheds light on the Lost Generation, the Valley of Ashes inspired by T.S. Eliot's "The Waste Land," the technique of stream-of-consciousness, and the flapper lifestyle. Learn about the rise of Hollywood and the popularity of motion pictures, the influence of Babe Ruth and popular sports, the stock market crash of 1929, and the cultural references of Paris and Minnesota in Fitzgerald's work.

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Exploring Symbolism and Modernism in A Room of One's Own during the Roaring '20s

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  1. A Room of One’s Own Symbolism Modernism The Roaring ‘20s Character Study 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt 10 pt 10 pt 10 pt 10 pt 10 pt 15 pt 15 pt 15 pt 15 pt 15 pt 20 pt 20 pt 20 pt 20 pt 20 pt 25 pt 25 pt 25 pt 25 pt 25 pt

  2. Virginia Woolf is known for her brilliant, specific use of this poetic literary device.

  3. What is Imagery, Simile, or Metaphor?

  4. What are the two things that Woolf argues a woman needs in order to succeed as a writer.

  5. What are a room of one’s own and money of her own?

  6. This university (and its famous library) is featured in the opening chapters of “A Room of One’s Own.”

  7. What is Oxford University?

  8. This is the name of Shakespeare’s imaginary sister.

  9. What is Judith?

  10. This is how Virginia Woolf died (specifically).

  11. What is Walking into a River (with stones in her pockets)?

  12. This color is associated with Gatsby more than any other in the novel.

  13. What is Blue?

  14. The eyes of this man stand for the judgmental eyes of God.

  15. Who is Dr. T.J. Eckelburg?

  16. In the final chapters of Gatsby, the weather becomes ----.

  17. What is Hotter and hotter?

  18. This symbol is used in “Gatsby” to represent the extravagance and danger of modern technology.

  19. What is The Automobile?

  20. The Valley of Ashes was inspired by this famous poem by T.S. Eliot

  21. What is “The Waste Land”?

  22. This Modernist writer is known for his short, no-nonsense sentences.

  23. Who is Ernest Hemingway?

  24. This literary technique, a hallmark of Modernism, lets you into the subjective mind of a character.

  25. What is Stream-of-Consciousness?

  26. This is the name given by Gertrude Stein to Fitzgerald and his compatriots.

  27. What is the “Lost Generation”?

  28. F. Scott Fitzgerald became famous for his first novel, “This Side of Paradise,” which explored the decadent lifestyle at this American college.

  29. What is Princeton?

  30. Like Fitzgerald, this Modernist painter had an obsession with time – which he often represented with melting clocks.

  31. Who is Salvador Dali?

  32. These men were known for making and selling illegal alcohol during Prohibition.

  33. What are Bootleggers?

  34. Some women of the 1920s wore their hair short, rejected traditions, and were known by this name

  35. What is the “flapper”?

  36. This new industry was located in Southern California and was probably the most popular entertainment of its day.

  37. What is Hollywood / Motion Pictures?

  38. This baseball player symbolized the rise of popular sports and was the biggest sports celebrity of his time.

  39. Who was Babe Ruth?

  40. The over-purchase of stocks and over-purchase of consumer goods on “credit,” with money people didn’t have, led to this major event in 1929 (be specific).

  41. What is The Stock Market Crash (known as Black Tuesday)?

  42. Daisy and Tom recently returned from a trip to this European city (just like the actual Fitzgeralds).

  43. What is Paris?

  44. Jordan Baker allegedly cheated at her professional sport by doing this.

  45. What is moving her ball during a golf tournament?

  46. Nick Carraway was from this state, which he returned to after growing sick of New York’s upper class.

  47. What is Minnesota?

  48. Tom Buchanan bought his mistress Myrtle this gift on their first tryst (in the book) to NYC.

  49. What is a puppy?

  50. This character frequented the library at Gatsby’s parties.

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