Marina Maslova

The article deals with the symbolism of the moon image in the novel by F. S. Fitzgerald “On this side of paradise”. The functions of the moon image-symbol are defined in the structure of the novel, in the creation of psychological portrait of the hero and romantic landscape. The symbol of the moon is analyzed in interaction with the images of the sea, music. The polysemy of the image-symbol, revealing the visual, auditory and emotional sensations of the hero, is emphasized.

The article discusses the symbolism of the moon image in the short stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The functions of the moon image-symbol in the stories structure, in psychological hero portrait creation, in the romantic landscape are defined. The symbol of the moon is analyzed in its connection with other images: sea, ship, music. The authors emphasize the interaction between symbolic and impressionistic principles in Fitzgerald’s poetics.