Ap Lit review

Jay Gatsby

The wealthy protagonist of The Great Gatsby, obsessed with Daisy Buchanan.

Daisy Buchanan

The object of Jay Gatsby's affections, depicted as a symbol of the American Dream.

East Egg

A location in The Great Gatsby representing old money and established social elite.

West Egg

A location in The Great Gatsby symbolizing new money and the pursuit of wealth.

The American Dream

A central theme in The Great Gatsby, highlighting the pursuit of success and happiness.

Victor Frankenstein

The scientist in Frankenstein who creates a living being, leading to tragic consequences.

Themes of Frankenstein

Explores the consequences of playing God and the quest for knowledge.

Sethe

The protagonist in Beloved, dealing with the burden of her past as a slave.

Beloved

A character in Toni Morrison's novel, representing the past and the haunting memories of slavery.

Myrtle Wilson

A character in The Great Gatsby whose death represents the collision of different social worlds.

Imagery

A literary device that uses vivid and descriptive language to create mental pictures.

Symbolism

The use of symbols to represent larger ideas or concepts in literature.

Sonnet

A 14-line poem traditionally expressing love or deep emotion.

Motif

A recurring element, theme, or idea in a literary work.

Foreshadowing

A literary device that hints at future events within the story.