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The Great Gatsby Analysis Essay: Rough Draft and Final Draft

For the final assessment of this unit, you will write an analysis essay over the novel. Choose one of the following topics and develop a thesis statement that states your opinion on the topic. Your body paragraphs and conclusion should support your thesis as well. Remember that in order to analyze a text, you must explain the significance of your ideas.

Topics

· Consider materialism and idealism in America during the 1920s. Explain how Fitzgerald focuses on this throughout the novel and what message(s) about materialism and idealism the novel expresses. Use specific examples from the book, and remember to explain the significance of your ideas.

· Construct an essay focusing on money as the symbol of success. How is this shown in the book? Why does money play such an important role in the lives of the characters?

· Write an essay explaining the difference between appearance versus reality. What appears to be the case throughout the novel isn't always reality. Explain the significance of your ideas!

· Write an essay about the theme of the American Dream. What is its purpose in the novel? How is it demonstrated? What is the significance of characters pursuing their American Dream?

· Choose a symbol(s) from the novel to discuss in an essay: the green light, the eyes of Dr. TJ Eckleburg, East and West Egg, Valley of Ashes, etc. Why is the symbol significant? What does it teach us about society and the characters in the novel?

Essay Requirements

· Your paper should be at least 3 pages typed in length - 4 paragraphs minimum.

· It should be formatted in MLA format. (double spaced, Times New Roman or a similar font, 12-point font, correct headings and header, 1-inch margins, parenthetical citations, works cited list, etc.)

· At least 3 quotes from the novel must be integrated within your paper using proper, MLA-formatted parenthetical citations.

· Remember to write in 3rd person only.

· You also need to use the literary present tense. Watch your verbs!

· Create an original title for your essay that is both informative and creative -  The Great Gatsby Essay is not acceptable.

· You are expected to use the feedback you receive on your rough draft to revise your essay before submitting the final draft, so make sure you leave enough time to receive this feedback.