Question

how is the great gatsby representative of both realism and modernism?
select each correct answer.
fighting in world war i has contributed to nick’s cynicism toward contemporary society
it highlights how the focus on materialism often leads to spiritual decay.
the unrestrained desire for money leads to more conflict among social classes.
gatsby’s failure to win over daisy represents the loss of the american dream.

Explanation:

1. For "Fighting in World War I has contributed to Nick’s cynicism toward contemporary society": Modernism often reflects disillusionment after WWI, and this shows Nick's cynicism (a modernist trait), while realism can involve depicting post - war societal impacts.
2. For "It highlights how the focus on materialism often leads to spiritual decay": Realism can show the negative impacts of materialism on people's lives, and modernism also critiques the spiritual emptiness of modern society driven by materialism.
3. For "The unrestrained desire for money leads to more conflict among social classes": Realism often portrays class conflicts and the negative effects of greed for money, which is also a theme that can be related to modernist critiques of modern society's values.
4. For "Gatsby’s failure to win over Daisy represents the loss of the American Dream": Realism can depict the harsh reality of the failure of the American Dream, and modernism also reflects the disillusionment with traditional ideals like the American Dream.

Answer:

A. Fighting in World War I has contributed to Nick’s cynicism toward contemporary society
B. It highlights how the focus on materialism often leads to spiritual decay
C. The unrestrained desire for money leads to more conflict among social classes
D. Gatsby’s failure to win over Daisy represents the loss of the American Dream