Assignment task: Choose one of the following themes to write a response to this question:
In what ways does Fitzgerald portray the theme of _____?
- Social and moral decay
- American Dream
- Love & Relationships
1. Specific examples from the novel to support your response
- I'm not expecting you to remember direct quotes, but if you can, that's great!
2. References to the different characters
- Some characters will fit certain themes better, focus on the characters that best support/portray your chosen theme
3. How it contributed to the development of the story
- What symbols, motifs, or other literary elements are used/associated with your chosen theme
4. Proper formatting
- Do your best to make sure your spelling and grammar are correct (I know this is a test so I'm not expecting perfection but basics should be correct, e.g. character names).
- Think about topic sentences, transition sentences, thesis statement