Agree or disagree with this cartoon and explain why the artist is making an allusion to The Great Gatsby? What does this say about the importance of the book?
Sunday, May 17, 2009
3. Social Rules
What are the social lines that are drawn in the beginning of the book? Explain how this social structure is set up and how the characters fall into each division.
4. Nick Carraway's Sense of Morality
Consider how Nick Carraway's sense of morality changes toward three characters, and explain how this makes him the true hero of The Great Gatsby.
5. Jay Gatsby and Tom Buchanan
Contrast Jay Gatsby and Tom Buchanan. What does each character represent? Who is more noble? More idealistic?
6. POV
From what point of view is The Great Gatsby written, and what effect does that have on the story?
7. Nick's Feelings
What is the progression of Nick’s feelings toward the Buchanans and people like them. What does Nick learn from his summer at West Egg?
8. Social and Moral Behavior
Evaluate the accepted social and moral behavior exhibited by the wealthy people in the novel. What was Fitzgerald criticizing?
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