Winter Dreams Literary Analysis Flashcard

Front

What characteristic best describes Judy Jones throughout the story?

Back

Manipulative and capricious

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

How does Judy Jones symbolize the 1920s culture?

Back

Through her flapper-like freedom and rebellion

Front

How does Dexter's relationship with Irene Scheerer end?

Back

He breaks their engagement

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

How does the story's ending reflect the aftermath of the 1920s era?

Back

With a sense of disillusionment

Front

Why did Dexter's engagement end?

Back

Dexter cheated on his fiance

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What does the term 'flapper' refer to in the context of the 1920s?

Back

A young woman who embraced a lifestyle viewed as outrageous by many in the early 20th century, characterized by short skirts, bobbed hair, and a disregard for traditional norms.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What is the significance of the title 'Winter Dreams'?

Back

It symbolizes the unattainable dreams and aspirations of the characters, particularly Dexter, in a changing society.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

How does the theme of social class impact the characters in 'Winter Dreams'?

Back

Social class influences relationships, aspirations, and the characters' sense of identity, particularly in Dexter's pursuit of wealth and status.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What role does nostalgia play in Dexter's character development?

Back

Nostalgia drives Dexter's longing for the past and shapes his decisions, reflecting a desire for lost opportunities.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

How does Fitzgerald portray the American Dream in 'Winter Dreams'?

Back

Fitzgerald critiques the American Dream by illustrating its elusiveness and the disillusionment that follows its pursuit.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7