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Call Me Home to Leave: Jay Gatsby's Mansion and Tears of Trauma
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[eng] This research paper explores the role of Jay Gatsby’s mansion as a location of trauma in Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald's novel, «The Great Gatsby». The aim is to examine the mansion as both a physical location and a metaphorical space where various traumas converge and find a fertile ground for manifestation. The study adopts Cathy Caruth's trauma theoretical framework, drawing upon her insights and reflections on Sigmund Freud's seminal work, «Beyond the Pleasure Principle». The mansion, situated on Long Island, is depicted as an idyllic setting for parties and opulence, yet beneath its glamorous façade lies a deep undercurrent of trauma. Through a comprehensive analysis of all the chapters in which the mansion is present, this research illuminates how the mansion functions as a utopian space for trauma. It becomes the perfect breeding ground for the flourishing of various traumas, serving as a magnet for characters haunted by their past experiences.
By applying Caruth's theoretical lens, this study sheds light on the intricate dynamics between trauma and its physical surroundings. It reveals how the mansion symbolically encapsulates the unresolved traumas of Gatsby and other characters, functioning as a site of both refuge and torment. The research delves into the complexities of Gatsby's own traumatic experiences and the ways in which the mansion becomes a location for his desperate quest to transcend his past. Through a meticulous analysis of key passages and events, this research highlights the mansion's significance in the narrative, not merely as a backdrop but as an integral component that shapes the characters' trajectories and emotional landscapes.
This study contributes to the field of literary analysis by providing a deeper understanding of the psychological implications of physical spaces in literature. It demonstrates how the mansion serves as a potent symbol of trauma and its enduring impact on individuals. Ultimately, this research offers new insights into the intricate interplay between location, trauma, and human experience, prompting further exploration of trauma studies within the realm of literature and beyond.
Keywords: The Great Gatsby, Long Island mansion, utopia, post-war trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), dreams and nightmares, psyche
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Màster Oficial en Construcció i Representació d'Identitats Culturals (CRIC), Facultat de Filologia, Universitat de Barcelona, Curs: 2022-2023, Tutora: Gemma López Sánchez
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MENA AMAT, Nico. Call Me Home to Leave: Jay Gatsby's Mansion and Tears of Trauma. [consulta: 24 de novembre de 2025]. [Disponible a: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/204280]