Narrative of “This Side of Paradise”
By: Anna Keefe We discussed how every book has an addressee where they stop and talk not toward the character itself but the audience. While reading we are expected to follow the rule of knowing what is exactly going on or understanding something that the reader should follow at first. We sometimes forget that…
This Side of Paradise’s Cultural Codes
Similar to many books from the 1920s, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s This Side of Paradise uses the motifs of partying, luxury, status, and responsibility. As seen in his other books such as The Great Gatsby and The Beautiful and the Damned, Fitzgerald takes a clear stance on this lifestyle. He is a master of juxtaposing materialism…
The Egotism of This Side of Paradise
By: Rhys Ancheta This Side of Paradise is a novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald that follows the life of a rich boy named Amory Blaine. Readers follow him through childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. We see how he navigates through society and the rules and expectations of the times, and his social class in these years.…
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This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a very interesting book and can be a tough read. The book follows the life of Amory Blaine who was born into a very wealthy family and was well educated. He is a handsome and quite intelligent young man, though lazy when it comes to school.…
How Writers Read - Fall 2021 - Group 5 