The Great Gatsby and "Young and Beautiful" Song Annotation and Analysis

Created Feb. 7, 2024 by Catherine Baker

 

 Young and Beautiful Song Analysis and Annotation


Analysis Questions

 

1. Notice the diamond tear drops on Lana Del Rey’s face in the opening scene. How do the tears echo the novel’s cover? How could they relate to the character of Daisy? What is the significance of the tear drops being made of diamonds?

 

 

 

 

2. How could Lana Del Rey’s tattoo, “trust no one”, tattoo connect with Daisy?

 

 

 

 

3. What is the connection between the song’s title, “Young and Beautiful”, and Daisy’s quote, “I hope she’ll be a fool—a beautiful little fool.”?

 

 

 

 

4. Imagine if Daisy was the speaker. Describe the tone of the song. List a direct quote from the lyrics that shows the tone (diction).

 

 

 

 

5. Imagine if Gatsby was the speaker. Describe the tone of the song. List a direct quote from the lyrics that shows the tone (diction).

 

 

Annotation

 

With your group members, using the left side of the page, annotate the lyrics identifying the following:

·         Tone

·         Interesting diction

·         Point of View

·         Repetition

·         Metaphor

·         Setting

·         Imagery, it’s type, and the effect

·         Simile

·         Speaker

 

Then, using the right side of the page, annotate the lyrics identifying:

·         The connections between the lyrics and the novel. Use the text to find direct quotes in order to support your analysis!

 

 

 

 

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