F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Jazz Age.pptVIP

F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Jazz Age The Roaring 20’s The 20’s are also referred to as “The Jazz Age,” a term coined by F. Scott Fitzgerald The Jazz Age began with the end of WWI, at a time when, for the first time, the U.S. had emerged as a world power. The Jazz Age ended with the stock market crash of 1929. This decade saw changes in lifestyle and technology that revolutionized American life in such a way that it has never been the same since. The Great Gatsby Era in America Model-T became a way of life and people could travel as never before Mail order catalogues, such as Sears, came out and Americans had access to world’s biggest stores Hollywood was becoming a factory of the world’s daydreams; Wall Street – the world’s money mart Americans became obsessed with the frivolous: alcohol, music, dancing, and sex F. Scott Fitzgerald said to be representative of the American viewpoint because: He was one of America’s greatest dreamers. He reflected America’s exaggerated hopes and dreams, especially The American Dream. He was self-indulgent. He was passionate and committed and he died “with his boots on.” F. Scott Fitzgerald Chronology Born Sept. 24, 1896 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Full name Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald His early life is shaped by the fact that his mother’s family is wealthy but his father is unsuccessful at business so money is always an issue. He is poor but he attends prep. schools which make him feel like an outsider. Enters Princeton University in 1913. Tries, unsuccessfully, to play for the football team. Writes for the Princeton Tiger and begins to write and act in plays. Impresses peers this way. Falls in love with Genevra King, a wealthy young socialite but is rejected. He is not wealthy enough. 1915--drops out of Princeton 1916--returns to Princeton 1917—is placed on academic probation. Joins the army as a second lieutenant. First novel attempt, The Romantic Egoist, is rejected 1918--meets and falls in love with wealthy sociali