https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise By F. Scott Fitzgerald en-us 2019-05-24 15:20:37 UTC 2026-01-20 21:50:20 UTC hello@padlet.com smanousos https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642720 After one of his many drunken instances, Amory feels everything spinning, displaying how alcohol serves as a symbol of his life. Similar to this physical feeling of spinning, his life is symbolically spinning out of control as a culmination of heartbreak and alcoholism, eventually contributing to his depression. ]]> 2019-05-27 03:48:34 UTC https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642720 smanousos https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642771 While suffering many difficulties, which included battling the ultimate internal conflict of depression, Amory feels as though the entire world takes side against him. It is in these deep emotional struggles that he finds even the slightest strength to endure through the toils of life and keep living. ]]> 2019-05-27 03:48:58 UTC https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642771 smanousos https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642776 At Monsignor Darcy’s funeral, Amory reflects on people’s desire to interact with Darcy, since he made them feel safe. In this instance, he sorrowfully recalls the many good qualities of Darcy. Because of this, the death of Darcy further contributes to Amory’s depression, as he considers their relationship as one of the only genuine ones in his life.]]> 2019-05-27 03:48:59 UTC https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642776 smanousos https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642782 Toward the end of the novel, Amory remarks that people will do anything solely for the acknowledgement that they are better than someone else. In his analogy, the blue ribbon symbolizes human competitiveness, and this relates particularly to Amory in his consideration of Rosalind’s wealthier fiancé. By unhealthily comparing himself to her new partner, Amory heightens his depression. ]]> 2019-05-27 03:49:00 UTC https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642782 smanousos https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642795 Amory’s ultimate wish is to be the "slicker", a well-respected, successful person, except by without means of hard work to get there. The “slicker” is symbolic of Amory’s desire for instant success without actually achieving it, which becomes one of the issues that eventually holds him back and leads to missed opportunities.]]> 2019-05-27 03:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642795 smanousos https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642796 As the story was set in the 1920s, the realistic setting is yet again confirmed with the mention of Prohibition, which banned the production, importation, and sale of alcoholic beverages in the United States. This event is especially monumental in the story, since it saves Amory from a very likely death due to alcoholism. ]]> 2019-05-27 03:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642796 smanousos https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642798 This quote depicts the realistic feelings associated with drunkenness, which is quite important since alcohol plays a major role in Amory’s internal conflict. Being drunk constantly adds severely to Amory's depression, which ultimately leads to his final realizations in the novel. ]]> 2019-05-27 03:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642798 smanousos https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642799 In this statement, Amory remarks that his struggles have been both prominent and unrelenting in his life, causing him much pain. However, he also acknowledges that they have allowed him to experience even the slightest of appreciation for life, which is exactly what he needs to keep going in life. ]]> 2019-05-27 03:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642799 smanousos https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642800 The reference to Princeton, a prestigious ivy league school, helps create a more realistic setting to the novel. Specifically, it provides background for Amory's priveleged life, which contribute to his internal conflict of a vain outlook on life. A decent portion of the novel takes place here, so its realistic nature is crucial, considering much of Amory’s development as a character happens at Princeton. ]]> 2019-05-27 03:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642800 smanousos https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642802 As the final line of the story, Amory justifies all his struggles with this statement, in that he has found himself. To Amory, this is all he needs to continue. Although he does not understand much else in the world, this statement gives him the slightest sense of assurance to keep living his life. ]]> 2019-05-27 03:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642802 smanousos https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642825 In the first parts of his final reflection, Amory experiences yet another internal conflict when he struggles to find reason for the countless difficulties in his life. However, when contemplating his struggles, Amory acknowledges that they do indeed have a purpose, but he does not yet know what. This detail is crucial, as it displays his development as a dynamic character. ]]> 2019-05-27 03:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642825 smanousos https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642826 Although Amory and Rosalind may think they are in love now, their love does not last, as Rosalind cancels their engagement and leaves Amory for a wealthier man. Additionally, their split contributes towards Amory's severe internal conflict of depression. With this, Fitzgerald conveys the theme that in the adult world, love does not always conquer. ]]> 2019-05-27 03:49:20 UTC https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642826 smanousos https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642832 Amory has become so dependent on alcohol that he needs to get drunk to remember previous events. His severe addiction to alcohol ruins both his body and affects him emotionally. This helps portray the theme that alcohol abuse leads to a vicious cycle, detrimental to both the mind and body. ]]> 2019-05-27 03:49:21 UTC https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642832 smanousos https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642833 Amory finds difficulty in seeing a perfect family because he struggled with his for so long. With a dead father and alcoholic mother in his childhood and adolescence, Amory did not have good influence in key moments of his life. Furthermore, this quote conveys the theme that a broken family structure in early life can lead to emotional insecurities in later life.]]> 2019-05-27 03:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642833 smanousos https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642834 Throughout the story, Monsignor Darcy serves as Amory’s mentor, teaching him the respect and modesty he needs to learn. In this quote, Darcy reveals that he helps Amory partially because he feels a paternal relationship to him (as he used to be romantically involved with Beatrice, Amory’s mother). His willingness to help such a troubled individual as Amory reveals his character trait of being tenacious.]]> 2019-05-27 03:49:23 UTC https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642834 smanousos https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642841 During his high school years, Amory views himself as superior to everyone else, as he sees them as obstacles to his great goal (which he never specifies). Here, his character trait of extreme egotism is revealed. Because of this, his schoolmates form foul opinions of him, which drives him to improve his image and therefore develop as a character. ]]> 2019-05-27 03:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642841 smanousos https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642847 In this quote, Rosalind reveals her vicious yet blunt character traits. Rosalind’s warning to Amory about her vile personality serves as foreshadowing to his heartbreak because of her later in the story. When she cuts off their engagement, Amory spirals into a depression full of alcohol abuse, creating more internal conflict in the story. ]]> 2019-05-27 03:49:26 UTC https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642847 smanousos https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642852 When Amory sees Rosalind’s engagement to the wealthier man in the paper, he finally realizes that she is completely gone. This realization sends Amory into a spiral of alcoholism and depression, a major internal conflict in the story. However, it is through these struggles that he finds himself and a sense of value.  ]]> 2019-05-27 03:49:28 UTC https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642852 smanousos https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642853 Beatrice’s bragging to her son Amory about her excessive drinking habits sets a poor example to Amory, creating a false sense of what’s acceptable for him. This later escalates into a deeper internal conflict, as Amory struggles with addiction to alcohol later in life and its subsequent depression.]]> 2019-05-27 03:49:28 UTC https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642853 smanousos https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642854 2019-05-27 03:49:29 UTC https://padlet.com/smanousos/ThisSideOfParadise/wish/363642854