Ap Lit review

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald features Jay Gatsby, a rich man chasing Daisy Buchanan, and Tom Buchanan, who cheats on Daisy. The setting is a dystopian New York, divided into East Egg (old money) and West Egg (new money). The plot involves Daisy running over Myrtle, Gatsby's pursuit of Daisy, and Tom's infidelity. Motifs include Gatsby's chase representing the unattainable American Dream, symbolized by the green light. Themes explore the difficulty of achieving the American Dream and social class divisions.

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley introduces Victor Frankenstein. The setting includes a laboratory, a cabin, and locations in Switzerland and Germany. The plot revolves around Victor's creation of a monster, leading to destruction, highlighting the consequences of one's actions and the pursuit of knowledge. Themes include the consequences of playing God.

Beloved by Toni Morrison features Beloved, Sethe, and Paul. The setting includes Sweet Home plantation and flashbacks of slavery. The plot involves Sethe's memories, her killing her baby to save her from slavery, and the suppression of the past. Motifs include water representing rebirth and trees symbolizing healing. Themes explore the spiritual devastation of slavery and reclaiming identity.

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck features Lennie, George, and Curley’s wife. The setting is a small, low-class country town. The plot includes George shooting Lennie, Lennie's unintentional violence, and Lennie strangling Curley's wife. Motifs include the impact of environment, the dream of owning a farm, and farm animals. Themes cover the impossibility of the American Dream and male friendship during the Great Depression.

Important literary devices include Metaphor: Comparing two things without using like or as. Simile: Using like or as to express emotion. Personification: Giving human qualities to non-human things. Characterization: Developing character traits, as in The Great Gatsby. Setting: Enhancing the theme of freedom and isolation. Diction: Shaping tone and supporting themes. Repetition (anaphora): Emphasizing themes. Imagery: Painting vivid pictures. Symbolism: Representing larger ideas, like the green light in The Great Gatsby. Foreshadowing: Hinting at future events, as in Of Mice and Men. Hyperbole: Stating intense emotions. Irony: Highlighting tragic themes. Euphemism: Addressing sensitive themes. Juxtaposition: Highlighting contrasting themes. Analogy: Showing similarities. Alliteration: Enhancing emphasis. Flashback: Showing a past event.

Poetry vocabulary includes Sonnet: A 14-line poem about love. Ekphrastic: A poem inspired by