Question

Homework help asap please:
Prompt and examples on Great Gatsby. Prompt is in comments.

Answer 1

prompt:
Discuss Fitzgerald's attitude toward the so-called New Woman as evidenced by his characterizations of the women in The Great Gatsby. Does he condemn or support the New Woman? How does he convey his attitude through his depictions of female characters? Support your answer with examples from the text.

Answer 2

I answered the question but need help on examples. Can you help pick out a few examples which I can use?

Answer 3

examples must be relative to this:

In “Great Gatsby,” Fitzgerald widely introduces female characters, which are resembling the “New Woman.” Throughout the novel, “we” have three characters, Daisy, Jordan and Myrtle. These ladies are not perfect, but they are showing men their opinions and taking advantage of new fashion trends. Lavish and fancy parties at Gatsby’s home are giving them an illusion that everything will improve in their lives. The author attempts to include a little of his attitude towards the ”new woman” aspect. He does include the relationship between Daisy, the narrator, and her husband. It is interesting that new inventions such as cars give women, in general something to think about and pursue.

Answer 4

So, what exactly do you need? Examples in the text of the book or just in general of how he represents and introduces the women?

Answer 5

examples from the book on how he represents, introduces women

Answer 6

Well then, I can't really help you. I only read about half the book, but I've seen the movie over 100 times. I guess the movie wouldn't help if this is supposed to be examples from the book.

Answer 7

I see :)

Answer 8

please check my work and let me know how I did

In “Great Gatsby,” Fitzgerald widely introduces female characters, which are resembling the “New Woman.” Throughout the novel, “we” have three characters, Daisy, Jordan and Myrtle. These ladies are not perfect, but they are showing men their opinions and taking advantage of new fashion trends. Lavish and fancy parties at Gatsby’s home are giving them an illusion that everything will improve in their lives. The author attempts to include a little of his attitude towards the ”new woman” aspect. He does include the relationship between Daisy, the narrator, and her husband. It is interesting that new inventions such as cars give women, in general something to think about and pursue.
Examples:
Let’s take Daisy. Daisy possesses a relationship with which she is not happy. She of course, is happy to have Nick ( the narrator) as a cousin, but unhappy with Tom. It is as if she is immobile and does not have any say in anything that goes on. “Wait, I want to ask Mr. Gatsby one more question.” ”Oh, please let’s get out. “The voice begged again to go. ‘Please, Tom! I can’t stand this anymore’.”
During the 1920s, women were slowly taking a stand to be in charge of their lives. Fitzgerald shows the innovation of cars during this time began to amuse women, hence, some decided to learn, and then drive cars. ”Driving” is a men’s thing, but when it comes across In the novel when Tom says “come on Daisy, you two start on home […].” Daisy was the one who drove the car.

Answer 9

@JulieBeans

Answer 10

That seems good.