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F. Scott Fitzgerald Note Cards
F. Scott Fitzgerald-writersinspire.org-#1-time period
"F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) was born on 24 September 1896." - Answer✔Fitzgerald lived
during both the Jazz Age and World War I, which he used details from to give his works a
background he could connect with.
F. Scott Fitzgerald-writersinspire.org-#1-early life
"... to a salesman father and an Irish-Catholic mother who was the heir to a successful Minnesota
grocery store." - Answer✔Because he was born into a middle class of society, he experienced a
more lavish life than others. This translated to his depiction of the upper class in his work.
F. Scott Fitzgerald-writersinspire.org-#1-family
"The F. Scott of F. Scott Fitzgerald stands for Francis Scott; he was named for his distant cousin,
the writer of the poem that became the lyrics to American national anthem." - Answer✔This is
demonstrative of not only the time period he lived during, but his societal class as well. In
addition, it shows that writing ran in his family, and they were very well known.
F. Scott Fitzgerald-writersinspire.org-#1-location
"Until 1908 the family moved throughout upstate New York, but when his father lost his job the
Fitzgeralds moved to St. Paul, Minnesota." - Answer✔The places Fitzgerald resided and spent
his days were influential in his works because they often included aspects of New York during
the Jazz Age. In the "Great Gatsby," for example, the setting is Long Island and NYC.
F. Scott Fitzgerald-writersinspire.org-#1-social class
"After graduation in 1913, he attended Princeton University, where he wrote articles for the
college humour magazine, stories for the literary magazine, and scripts for the musicals of the
Triangle Club." - Answer✔As he attended Princeton, it is clear he was very intelligent and of an
upper social standing. This is seen reflected in characters of his books, such as Gatsby.
F. Scott Fitzgerald-writersinspire.org-#1-early life
"However, again he neglected his studies; in 1917 he was placed on academic probation, and he
dropped out of Princeton to join the army." - Answer✔Fitzgerald's rebellious and nonchalant
nature is seen in the characters of his stories as well. In addition, the war is included in his
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stories, such as in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," where the main character joins the
army.
F. Scott Fitzgerald-writersinspire.org-#1-marriage
"Fitzgerald moved home to his parents to work on The Romantic Egoist. Recast as This Side of
Paradise it was accepted for publication in 1919. Zelda and Scott resumed their engagement, and
the couple were married in New York a week after publication in 1920." - Answer✔Zelda
refused to marry Fitzgerald until he could support her financially. After his first book took off,
this was finally possible. He also was married in New York (the setting of "The Great Gatsby").
F. Scott Fitzgerald-writersinspire.org-#1-marriage/war
"While posted to Camp Sheridan in Alabama, then Second Lieutenant Fitzgerald met Zelda
Sayre, daughter of an Alabama Supreme Court judge and society darling." - Answer✔This
demonstrates the effect the war and Fitzgerald's participation in it had on his life, as he even met
his future wife while stationed. This strong influence may have been the reason he was adamant
on including it in his books.
F. Scott Fitzgerald-writersinspire.org-#1-social class
"This Side of Paradise became an immediate hit. With literary success came wealth, and with
wealth came the Fitzgeralds' new penchant for high living." - Answer✔Again, as Fitzgerald
continued to find success with his literature, he became more and more accustomed to the "good
life," which he was able to depict in his stories.
F. Scott Fitzgerald-writersinspire.org-#1-career
"Scott became known as a playboy and drank heavily, supporting himself largely through short
stories published in popular magazines and papers like The Saturday Evening Post and Esquire."
- Answer✔He began to change as he grew wealthier. He also supported himself using short
stories, some of which he most likely used as inspiration for his larger novels. One short story of
his, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," is very well known.
F. Scott Fitzgerald-writersinspire.org-#1-career
"In 1922 Fitzgerald published his second novel, The Beautiful and the Damned. It was this
novel's satire of the Jazz Age that secured his position as a member of the Lost Generation." -
Answer✔Clearly, Fitzgerald represented the Jazz Age in his works, such as "The Beautiful and
the Damned." He was very well known for this.
F. Scott Fitzgerald-writersinspire.org-#1-career
"Like so many American writers after World War I, Fitzgerald moved to France, where he
befriended fellow writer Ernest Hemingway. In France he wrote the now classic (then
underrated) novel The Great Gatsby." - Answer✔Ernest Hemingway was another very famous
writer from that time period. He wrote classics such as "Old Man and the Sea," and "The Sun
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F. Scott Fitzgerald Note Cards
F. Scott Fitzgerald-writersinspire.org-#1-time period
"F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) was born on 24 September 1896." - Answer✔Fitzgerald lived
during both the Jazz Age and World War I, which he used details from to give his works a
background he could connect with.
F. Scott Fitzgerald-writersinspire.org-#1-early life
"... to a salesman father and an Irish-Catholic mother who was the heir to a successful Minnesota
grocery store." - Answer✔Because he was born into a middle class of society, he experienced a
more lavish life than others. This translated to his depiction of the upper class in his work.
F. Scott Fitzgerald-writersinspire.org-#1-family
"The F. Scott of F. Scott Fitzgerald stands for Francis Scott; he was named for his distant cousin,
the writer of the poem that became the lyrics to American national anthem." - Answer✔This is
demonstrative of not only the time period he lived during, but his societal class as well. In
addition, it shows that writing ran in his family, and they were very well known.
F. Scott Fitzgerald-writersinspire.org-#1-location
"Until 1908 the family moved throughout upstate New York, but when his father lost his job the
Fitzgeralds moved to St. Paul, Minnesota." - Answer✔The places Fitzgerald resided and spent
his days were influential in his works because they often included aspects of New York during
the Jazz Age. In the "Great Gatsby," for example, the setting is Long Island and NYC.
F. Scott Fitzgerald-writersinspire.org-#1-social class
"After graduation in 1913, he attended Princeton University, where he wrote articles for the
college humour magazine, stories for the literary magazine, and scripts for the musicals of the
Triangle Club." - Answer✔As he attended Princeton, it is clear he was very intelligent and of an
upper social standing. This is seen reflected in characters of his books, such as Gatsby.
F. Scott Fitzgerald-writersinspire.org-#1-early life
"However, again he neglected his studies; in 1917 he was placed on academic probation, and he
dropped out of Princeton to join the army." - Answer✔Fitzgerald's rebellious and nonchalant
nature is seen in the characters of his stories as well. In addition, the war is included in his
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stories, such as in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," where the main character joins the
army.
F. Scott Fitzgerald-writersinspire.org-#1-marriage
"Fitzgerald moved home to his parents to work on The Romantic Egoist. Recast as This Side of
Paradise it was accepted for publication in 1919. Zelda and Scott resumed their engagement, and
the couple were married in New York a week after publication in 1920." - Answer✔Zelda
refused to marry Fitzgerald until he could support her financially. After his first book took off,
this was finally possible. He also was married in New York (the setting of "The Great Gatsby").
F. Scott Fitzgerald-writersinspire.org-#1-marriage/war
"While posted to Camp Sheridan in Alabama, then Second Lieutenant Fitzgerald met Zelda
Sayre, daughter of an Alabama Supreme Court judge and society darling." - Answer✔This
demonstrates the effect the war and Fitzgerald's participation in it had on his life, as he even met
his future wife while stationed. This strong influence may have been the reason he was adamant
on including it in his books.
F. Scott Fitzgerald-writersinspire.org-#1-social class
"This Side of Paradise became an immediate hit. With literary success came wealth, and with
wealth came the Fitzgeralds' new penchant for high living." - Answer✔Again, as Fitzgerald
continued to find success with his literature, he became more and more accustomed to the "good
life," which he was able to depict in his stories.
F. Scott Fitzgerald-writersinspire.org-#1-career
"Scott became known as a playboy and drank heavily, supporting himself largely through short
stories published in popular magazines and papers like The Saturday Evening Post and Esquire."
- Answer✔He began to change as he grew wealthier. He also supported himself using short
stories, some of which he most likely used as inspiration for his larger novels. One short story of
his, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," is very well known.
F. Scott Fitzgerald-writersinspire.org-#1-career
"In 1922 Fitzgerald published his second novel, The Beautiful and the Damned. It was this
novel's satire of the Jazz Age that secured his position as a member of the Lost Generation." -
Answer✔Clearly, Fitzgerald represented the Jazz Age in his works, such as "The Beautiful and
the Damned." He was very well known for this.
F. Scott Fitzgerald-writersinspire.org-#1-career
"Like so many American writers after World War I, Fitzgerald moved to France, where he
befriended fellow writer Ernest Hemingway. In France he wrote the now classic (then
underrated) novel The Great Gatsby." - Answer✔Ernest Hemingway was another very famous
writer from that time period. He wrote classics such as "Old Man and the Sea," and "The Sun
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