Talk Us Through: The Great Gatsby and Prohibition in America

28/06/2022 38 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, we are joined by English teacher Mr Clej - exploring the significance of F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby'. Covering nuances of the Prohibition and the American Dream, Mr Clej guides us through a modern interpretation of the text and explains its role in criticising the 'new money' families of the USA. Listen in as we uncover the importance of symbolism and historical context in this modern classic.