Zelda Fitzgerald and the Flapper Movement

These flashcards cover key concepts and vocabulary related to Zelda Fitzgerald's life and the cultural changes during the 1920s.

Flapper

A stylish, modern woman in the 1920s who flaunted her unconventionality and freedom.

Nineteenth Amendment

Ratified in 1920, it granted women the right to vote in the United States.

Zelda Fitzgerald

An American novelist and the wife of F. Scott Fitzgerald, often associated with the flapper movement.

1920s Cultural Shift

A period following WWI when women's roles expanded beyond traditional homemaker duties, leading to greater societal freedoms.

Bobbed Hair

A short hairstyle popular among women in the 1920s, associated with the flapper style.

Great Gatsby

A novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, believed to be inspired by his relationship with Zelda Fitzgerald.

Save Me the Waltz

Zelda Fitzgerald's novel, published in 1932, exploring her own life experiences and struggles.

Ernest Hemingway

An American novelist and friend of Scott Fitzgerald, who had a contentious relationship with Zelda.

Montgomery, Alabama

The birthplace of Zelda Fitzgerald and a key location in her early life.

Audacity

The willingness to take bold risks, emblematic of the flapper lifestyle.

Mental Health Struggles

Zelda Fitzgerald faced various mental health challenges throughout her life, including misdiagnoses.