The paper examines the relationship between an author's excessive consumption of alcohol and the resulting implications on their literary work. The paper specifically finds the role of alcohol and applies the ideas found to Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald.
My argument will begin with the subsection, “Establishing Fact and the Role of Alcohol” where I first prove the alcohol-rich lifestyle of Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. My second subsection “Unintentional Consequences: Hemingway’s Harm” primarily focuses on Hemingway, and shows the reflection causing the characters to make poor decisions and the use of alcohol as an escape from reality. Then, my argument continues in the subsection “Attack of the Clones: A Reflection of Fitzgerald’s Life Experiences” where I discuss the reflection of the author's life into his characters. My argument wraps up in the conclusion where I examine the evidence presented to fuse the physical and literary worlds.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Establishing Fact and the Role of Alcohol
- Unintentional Consequences: Hemingway's Attractive Pull
- Attack of the Clones: A Reflection of Fitzgerald's Life Experiences
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper investigates the potential influence of an author's excessive alcohol consumption on the development of their literary characters. By examining the works of Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald, the paper seeks to understand how their "alcohol-rich lifestyles" might have impacted the decisions, behaviors, and overall portrayal of their characters.
- The role of alcohol in the lives of Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald
- The short-term and long-term effects of alcohol consumption on creativity
- The reflection of an author's alcohol dependence in their characters
- The impact of character development on audience engagement
- The potential for alcohol to influence both the physical and literary domains
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the topic of an author's alcohol consumption and its potential impact on their literary characters. It highlights the presence of alcohol in the works of Hemingway and Fitzgerald, prompting the investigation into its role in character development and audience engagement.
- Establishing Fact and the Role of Alcohol: This chapter defines "alcohol-rich lifestyle" and provides evidence to support the claim that both Hemingway and Fitzgerald engaged in this lifestyle. It explores the short-term and long-term influences of alcohol on an author's creative process, drawing upon scholarly perspectives on the subject.
- Unintentional Consequences: Hemingway's Attractive Pull: This chapter focuses on Hemingway's works, examining how his "alcohol-rich lifestyle" might have influenced his characters. It investigates the specific consequences of alcohol consumption on character decisions, emotional responses, and overall portrayal, while also discussing the captivating effect this has on the audience.
- Attack of the Clones: A Reflection of Fitzgerald's Life Experiences: This chapter shifts the focus to Fitzgerald, exploring the ways in which his personal experiences with alcohol are reflected in his characters. It examines the connection between Fitzgerald's life and the depiction of his characters' lifestyles, emphasizing the resonance these portrayals might have with readers.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper explores the key concepts of "alcohol-rich lifestyle," creative influence, character development, audience engagement, and the impact of alcohol on both the physical and literary domains. It analyzes the works of Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald, examining their personal experiences with alcohol and its potential reflection in their literary characters. The paper ultimately seeks to understand how an author's excessive alcohol consumption may shape their creative output and affect the reader's experience of their work.
- Quote paper
- Joshua Stein (Author), 2018, An Attractive Reflection. An Author’s Intoxicated Influence on his Literary Characters, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/426894
