Instructions: Complete 10 of the following. Your answer should be approximately one paragraph in length, between 150-200 words. Copy the 10 questions you are going to answer into a new Microsoft Word file. When you are finished, upload your file to the drobox.
- The beginning of the novel is narrated by Rosemary Hoyt. Discuss the implications of Fitzgerald’s reliance on Rosemary as a narrator in this section of the story.
- In what ways does Nicole Diver change during the course of the novel? Does she experience an epiphany? Is so, what is it?
- In what ways does Dick Diver change during the course of the novel? Does he experience an epiphany? Is so, what is it?
- In what ways does Rosemary Hoyt change during the course of the novel? Does she experience an epiphany? If so, what is it?
- Discuss Baby Warren and the author’s attitude toward her.
- Discuss the significance of the movie Daddy’s Girl.
- What is the function of characters such as Collis Clay, Mr. McKisco, Luis Campion, and Senor Real?
- F. Scott Fitzgerald believed in “the principle of transference.” How does this principle manifest itself in the novel?
- Describe the progression of Dick and Nicole’s relationship.
- Select three themes explored in this novel. Explain those temes within the context of the novel.
- What motivates Dick Diver?
- What motivates Nicole Diver?
- What motivates Rosemary Hoyt?
- Explain the importance of scenes such as the murder in the train station and the murder of Jules Peterson to our understanding of the Dick Diver.
- Explain the importance of scenes such as the opening beach scene, the part at the Divers’ home, and the duel to our understanding of the novel.
Requirements: paragraph
Answer preview
These characters are used to predict Dick’s downfall. For example, Mr. McKisco’s failure in his job mirrors Dick’s failure in his psychiatric profession. Collis Clay, on the other hand, is used to showing Dick the other side of Rosemary that he never knew existed, which sends him into sexual jealousy (Fitzgerald, 1933). Dick and Rosemary finally consummate their relationship willingly. This affair is what eventually leads to the divorce between Nicole and Dick. Senor Real’s further contributed to Dick’s self-destruction when he brought his son to the clinic to be cured of homosexuality and alcoholism. He later removes his son forcefully from the clinic when he finds out that his son had smelled alcohol on Dick’s breath several times during their session. This incident makes Dick rethink his decision of trying to cure those with alcoholism, yet he cannot help himself. He resigned from his job, and his partner bought his shares, and his attachment to the clinic ended drastically.
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