12 Questions
What are the two sides of the American Dream that Fitzgerald's life exemplifies?
The joys of young love, wealth, and success, and the tragedies associated with excess and failure.
What was Fitzgerald's family background?
The son of a failed wicker furniture salesman and an Irish immigrant with a large inheritance, Fitzgerald grew up in an upper middle class environment.
What were some of Fitzgerald's early writing achievements?
He was known in high school for his detective stories, wrote scripts and lyrics for the Princeton Triangle Club musicals, and was a contributor to local magazine articles.
How did Fitzgerald's obsession with writing affect his academic performance?
His obsession with writing overtook his academic endeavors and he was put on academic probation at Princeton, ultimately leading him to drop out.
How did Fitzgerald's romance with Zelda Sayre influence his literary ambitions?
Their romance intensified Fitzgerald's hopes for the success of his novel, but after revision it was rejected by Scribners for a second time. Unwilling to wait for Fitzgerald to gain a steady income, Zelda broke off the engagement in 1919.
Where was Fitzgerald stationed during his time in the US Army during World War I?
In June 1918, Fitzgerald was assigned to Camp Sheridan, near Montgomery, Alabama.
Where did F. Scott Fitzgerald write The Great Gatsby during the summer and fall of 1924?
Valescure near St. Raphael
What was the title of the play that failed its trial in New York in November of 1923, leading Fitzgerald to write short stories to pay off debt?
The Vegetable
Where did the Fitzgeralds move in order to be near Broadway?
Great Neck, Long Island
What significant event happened a week after Scribners published This Side of Paradise?
Fitzgerald married Zelda
What form of treatment did Zelda receive in Switzerland in April 1930?
Psychiatric treatment
What did Zelda Fitzgerald begin training for in the summer of 1928, causing damage to her health?
Ballet
Explore the tragic yet captivating life of Francis Scott Fitzgerald, from his upbringing in an upper middle-class environment to his experiences with young love, wealth, and literature. Delve into his struggles with excess, failure, and alcohol, as well as his relationship with Zelda.
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