Identifying Flashback in Literature

Medium Literary Devices Flashback

In the novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the narrative frequently shifts between the present and the past, providing insight into the main character's motivations and memories. Consider how Fitzgerald uses flashbacks to develop the themes of lost love and the American Dream. Which of the following excerpts demonstrates the use of a flashback effectively?

Tom Buchanan looked out of the window and gripped the steering wheel tighter as he recalled his family’s old estate.

As Gatsby stood in front of his mansion, he pondered how Daisy had once promised to love him forever under the stars.

As I drove through the lush green valley, memories of my childhood flooded back to me, bringing a sense of nostalgia.

And so, Gatsby waited for the green light, his thoughts drifting to nights spent dancing with Daisy before the war.

Gatsby threw lavish parties, hoping that she would one day step into his world once again.

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