Crash Course
Like Pale Gold - The Great Gatsby Part I: Crash Course English Literature
In which John Green explores F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel of the Jazz Age, The Great Gatsby. John introduces you to Nick Carraway, Jay Gatsby, Daisy and Tom Buchanan, and the other characters in the novel, and tries to look beyond the...
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Crazy Engineering Behind Moving a Massive US Battleship into Dry Dock
New ReviewWelcome back to the Fluctus Channel, as we explore the vital role of U.S. Navy dry docks in maintaining and extending the life of warships and submarines. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are...
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The Lost Generation
A video entitled "The Lost Generation" which explores writers of the Lost Generation and the works they produced during the 1920s.
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FitzGerald Dynasty Family Tree | Irish Genealogy
FitzGerald Dynasty Family Tree | Irish Genealogy
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Reception and Legacy of The Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, "The Great Gatsby" captured the optimism of the 1920s and foreshadowed the personal and societal doom that would follow with the market crash and the author's decline. Despite the novel's initial failure,...
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Materialism and the American Dream in The Great Gatsby
The green light and the looming eyes of Dr. TJ Eckleberg are two of the most iconic images in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, "The Great Gatsby." The green light is a multifaceted symbol representing Gatsby's love for Daisy, the elusive...
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Use of Poetry and Color Themes in The Great Gatsby
"The Great Gatsby," is a short novel that is rich in language, F. Scott Fitzgerald aimed to create a work that not only captured the essence of the Jazz Age but also transcended it through poetic beauty and intricate patterns. Drawing...
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The Great Gatsby: Characters, Plot, and Setting
"The Great Gatsby" is narrated by Nick Carraway, and observer to the story of Jay Gatsby, an enigmatic millionaire chasing the American Dream in the hopes of reclaiming his lost love, Daisy Buchanan, despite the societal divide and her...
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Who Was F. Scott Fitzgerald?
F. Scott Fitzgerald, born in 1896 in St. Paul, Minnesota, emerged from modest beginnings to become a defining literary figure of the 20th century. Despite facing financial struggles and societal prejudice due to his Irish-American...
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Introduction to F. Scott Fitzgerald and The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby is, at it's core, a novel about the American Dream. It takes place during the 1920s, a period that epitomized America's pursuit of freedom and prosperity but also revealed the fragility of that dream. This video...
Schooling Online
F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby - Context
Ever heard of the phrase ‘life imitates art’? Well, in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s case, it was ‘art imitates life’! If you think The Great Gatsby is a wild tale, wait until you hear about Fitzgerald’s ride from rags to riches and back again!...
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Can You Judge a Book By Its Cover?
Get to know the story behind some of literature's most iconic book covers in the latest episode of It's Lit!
Schooling Online
English Essentials - Next Level Knowledge - What is a Comparative Essay? (Stage 6, Years/Grades 11-12)
Ready to master comparative essays? In this lesson, we’lll explain what a comparative essay is and the types of questions you could encounter. We’ll teach you how to approach questions based on context, techniques, textual form,...
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Emergence Of Modern America: The Roaring Twenties - Flaming Youth
Just the Facts: The Emergence of America Uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades thats shaped Modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of the early 20th century,...
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Can You Judge a Book by Its Cover? (Feat. Lindsay Ellis)
Despite the adage of not judging a book by its cover, there’s a lot of time, intent, and money spent creating memorable book covers. Get to know the story behind some of literature’s most iconic book covers. Written by Elisa Hansen,...
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Veteran says he was harassed by Ontario police
Collin Fitzgerald, one of Canada's highest-decorated Afghan war veterans, is dealing with a mountain of debt after fighting to clear his name
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‘Genius’ writer Tom Wolfe and editor Max Perkins laid bare
The film based on the novel ‘Max Perkins:Editor of Genius’ explores the role of the renowned editor who worked with many great American novelists, including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemmingway, and Thomas Wolfe. The movie starring...
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'Rat rod' work truck turns heads in Cape Breton
If you're driving around Cape Breton these days, you may spot an unusual truck on the roads. While the vintage vehicle was made for work purposes, it's also making curious folks turn their heads. The CBC's Erin Pottie went to find out why.
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Local community supporting 'Miracle of Morristown' woman who needed leg amputation after falling onto train tracks
A GoFundMe for Lisa Fitzgerald has raised nearly $45,000.
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GoFundMe campaign raises thousands for Morristown woman who lost leg after falling on train tracks
Lisa Fitzgerald has been dubbed “the Miracle of Morristown.”
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Coach Sues Northwestern University for Wrongful Termination
Coach Sues Northwestern University for Wrongful Termination
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Former Northwestern Coach Sued by Ex-Player
A former unidentified member of the Northwestern University football team filed a lawsuit against the school, alleging former coach Pat Fitzgerald enabled a "culture of racism."
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Northwestern Fires Football Coach After Hazing Claims
Northwestern University fired its head football coach Pat Fitzgerald over allegations of hazing. Fitzgerald said he was "disappointed" to learn of the allegations.
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Should tourists be allowed to visit the Titanic?
The Titanic is considered a gravesite for its victims, which has led some to argue that visits to the ship should be limited out of respect. But here’s why stopping expeditions to the shipwreck isn’t possible.