The Impact of The Impact of The Great The Great Gatsby Gatsby on Popular on Popular Culture Culture Pop culture • the ideas, attitudes, behaviors, images, etc. that are within the mainstream of a society • can refer to television, films, music, sports, fashion, etc ok at the following examples of how the book come part of pop culture in the past and pre
The Impact of The Great Gatsby on Popular Culture Pop culture the ideas, attitudes, behaviors, images, etc. that are within the mainstream of a society.
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The Impact of The Impact of The Great The Great Gatsby Gatsby on Popular Cultureon Popular CulturePop culture • the ideas, attitudes, behaviors, images, etc. that are within the mainstream of a society• can refer to television, films, music, sports, fashion, etc
Look at the following examples of how the book has become part of pop culture in the past and present.
What is this advertising?
Do you recognize these lyrics from the book? (see pg. 96)
Why is the use of a reference to F. Scott Fitzgerald most likely an effective marketing strategy?
What year do you think this advertisement is from and why?
What is this advertising?
What year do you think this advertisement is from and why?
Why is The Great Gatsby being referenced in this advertisement?
What is “Deco” and what connection has it to The Great Gatsby? (use a dictionary)
Where are these people and what are they participating in?
What year do you think this clip is from and why?
Do you agree with what the man says? Explain.
Gatsby, he was who he was, and he did what he did. And, because he wasn’t ready to get real with the story, it caught up to him.
Why did Brooks Brothers design this clothing line in
2013?
Why is it considered “cool” or fashionable to dress in this style? Do you think it’s fashionable? Explain.
How much do you think these wingtips cost?
Originally $598 (2013) on sale $298 (2015)
Gatsby inspires 1920s Fashion Revival
Gatsby Soundtrack
Look at the list of artists included on the soundtrack. How many of them do you know?
Why do you think the film makers decided to use these artists for the film’s music?
Would you rather see a film set in the 20’s have a soundtrack with authentic music from that era or is modern music more appropriate? Explain.
With a partner, discuss why you think The Great Gatsby has had and continues to have such an impact on pop culture? Write down your answer.
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