Short questions !

Q1! Existentialism:
Existentialism is a philosophical movement that emerged in the 19th and 20th centuries,
emphasizing individual existence, freedom, and choice. It explores the nature of human existence
and the individual’s experience in the world. Existentialists argue that individuals define their
own meaning and purpose in life through their actions and choices.

In The Great Gatsby, existentialist themes about creating one’s own identity and meaning in a
seemingly meaningless world are explored through Gatsby’s. Some existentialist elements in the
novel include:

Gatsby creates his own identity and purpose (essence) through accumulating wealth and status in
order to win Daisy and achieve his vision of an ideal life” His existence precedes this fabricated
essence.

Nick and other characters also construct personas, lifestyles, and purposes which give their lives
meaning in the chaotic Jazz Age depicted in the novel. They exhibit freedom of choice in crafting
these identities.
Q2: post colonial !
The terms "postcolonial" and "postcolonial" have slightly different meanings and usages:
Postcolonial (with a hyphen):
- This refers specifically to the period after colonialism. It denotes the historical time following
the decline of direct political colonial rule.
Postcolonial (without a hyphen):
This refers to a broader theoretical approach that examines and critiques the cultural, ideological,
and discursive impacts of colonialism.
In The Great Gatsby:
A postcolonial (with hyphen) analysis would focus on the Jazz Age of the 1920s being the period
following the apex of British colonialism. A postcolonial (without hyphen) critique may analyze
the symbolic meanings of the novel’s setting between the Midwest and East Coast United States.
Q3: critique of capitalism:
Capitalism is a system where businesses are owned for profit. “The Great Gatsby” criticizes
capitalism by showing how rich people in the 1920s became greedy and lost their moral values.
The book talks about chasing wealth, the problems with wanting too many things, and how the
American Dream can sometimes lead to emptiness and inequality.
Q4: crucible ;
In “The Crucible,” good and evil clash during the Salem witch trials. People wrongly accuse
others because of fear and grudges, making it hard to tell right from wrong. This shows how lies
and hysteria can harm justice and create chaos.