ENGLISH 10-THE GREAT GATSBY ON DEMAND
F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote The Great Gatsby when the Roaring Twenties were at
their height, criticizing the flaws and limitations he saw in American society.
Consider the ways in which our society now resembles and differs from that of the
1920s.
Write an essay in which you argue whether one of Fitzgerald's critiques of
American society can be supported through historical research. Use information
from Related Media Exploration 2 and your knowledge of The Great Gatsby to
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STEPS:
1. Choose the aspect of society that you want to focus on. How does Fitzgerald
feel about it? Do you think this critique is supported through historical
evidence/research? This is your CLAIM. thesis
2. Locate evidence. What parts of the book is Fitzgerald's critique located in?
3. Wrap up your thoughts. Use the attached outline to help you.
OUTLINE:
Paragraph 1: Introduce the topic. Give a 1-2 sentences summary of the book. State
your claim. The claim (THESIS) should be your last sentence.
Paragraph 2: Locate one instance from the text that demonstrates Fitzgerald's
critique of society. Locate a QUOTE from the text. Develop 2-3 sentences of
commentary that explain how the quote demonstrates the critique. #1
Paragraph 3: Locate another instance from the text that demonstrates
Fitzgerald's critique of society. Locate a QUOTE from the text. Develop 2-3 2
sentences of commentary that explain how the quote demonstrates the critique.
Paragraph 4: Locate a supporting piece of evidence from the Related Media
Exploration 2. Explain how this evidence does or does not
support
Fitzgerald's
critique of society.
Paragraph 5: Write your conclusion. Restate your thesis. Sum up your ideas.