The Great Gatsby 1 – 6
The Great Gatsby Chapter 1 – 6 Test is on Canvas
After the test, class and homework:
Consider whether any of the main characters have changed in the novel’s first six chapters. Examine Tom, Daisy, Nick, Jordan, and Gatsby. Are there any moments when these characters have a realization about their circumstances or change a firmly held opinion? In the beginning of the novel, Daisy says contemptuously “Sophisticated—God, I’m sophisticated!” (p. 17).
- Now that we know more about Daisy, what did she mean?
- Does her life represent the free spirit of the Roaring Twenties? If not, why not?
- How does the way Fitzgerald describes the Long Island landscape parallel the internal struggles of the main characters?
Write an essay answering answering all three questions. The essay will be due at the start of class tomorrow. Remember that an essay has an introductory paragraph with a strong thesis, body paragraphs that each have a topic sentence and as a whole support your thesis, and a conclusion. This assignment will replace your FRJ entries for this week.
