Prompt: How was Fitgeraldzs’s critique of the American dream reflected through the plot and characterization in his novel The Great Gatsby?
Must include: refrences and cultural information/evidence from the Roaring 20s, social stratification,
and how individuals interact with one another- (similar to the character interaction in the novel).
Using an equal mix of:( primary/secondary) (The Great Gatsby + 4 others) and
(Cited Quotes from The Great Gatsby- minimum 2 per section)
Organization of sections in the essay:
Introduction: Idea American Dream now vs. 1920’s
1st section: on how the “American Dream” is relfected through the time period of the novels release (1920’s),
Please include ideas like: economic boom, social approval, prohibition/ the bootleggers, mass consumerism and
The Great Gatsby.
2nd Section: Please include : characterization, character interaction, and refrences to the
American Dream/ The ideals of the characters- use (refrences/ roles) of individuals during the (1920’s). As well as
Jay Gatsby’s desire for approval from high society/Daisy.
3rd Section: Please include: refrences to the plot in Fitzgeralds novel and how it reflects his critique on the
American Dream.
Conclusion: Please include refrences from the novel on: the materialism of the American Dream does not
guarentee a happy ending/ success.