The Novels & short Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• "Go on talking,' said the big man"
• "Let's not get to know anybody, but just stay together"
• "So many smart men go to pieces nowadays"
• "Hollywood: This is no art... - this is an industry"

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This mémoire analyzes F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel This Side of Paradise, tracing its development from initial rejection to eventual publication. It examines the evolution of the narrative structure and character development across multiple drafts and explores the thematic consistency throughout its revisions.

• The evolution of This Side of Paradise from its initial conception as The Romantic Egotist.
• The role of Fitzgerald's personal experiences in shaping the novel's narrative.
• The development of the character Amory Blaine and his portrayal of the "romantic egotist."
• Fitzgerald's stylistic choices and their impact on the novel's overall effect.
• The relationship between the novel's structure and its thematic concerns.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

"Go on talking,' said the big man": This chapter introduces Amory Blaine and explores his early life and experiences, highlighting his intelligence, social awareness, and burgeoning egotism. It covers his childhood and early education.

"Let's not get to know anybody, but just stay together": This section delves deeper into Amory's relationships and social interactions at school, emphasizing the complexities of his personality and his struggles with forming meaningful connections. His social dynamics and ambitions are explored.

"So many smart men go to pieces nowadays": This chapter likely focuses on Amory's experiences at Princeton, his intellectual pursuits, and the pressures he faces in navigating both academic and social life. This period of his life is further explored within the context of the era.

"Hollywood: This is no art... - this is an industry": This chapter likely details Amory's experiences after college and his encounters with the complexities of the adult world, perhaps touching upon his disillusionment or further development of his character.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

F. Scott Fitzgerald, This Side of Paradise, The Romantic Egotist, Amory Blaine, Romantic Egotism, social commentary, coming-of-age, literary development, narrative structure, character evolution, Princeton, World War I.