The Great Gatsby Practice Essay Write a one paragraph literary analysis relating the theme of Honesty to one or more characters in the novel, The Great Gatsby. Use two different types of concrete details (Quote/Paraphrase/Summary) and use two different methods of internal citations.

INTERNAL CITATIONS: “Type your quote here” (Fitzgerald 127). On page 127 of Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby Nick states “Type your quote here.”

Concrete Details: Quote: “In consequence, I’m inclined to reserve all judgements, a habit that has opened up many curious natures to me and also made me the victim of not a few veteran bores” (Fitzgerald 1). Paraphrase: As a result Nick reserves judgement of others and as a result he has been in many unique situations and has been accused of running with the wrong crowd (Fitzgerald 1). Summary: On page 1 of Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, Nick admits that he is non judgmental.

Jane Schafer Paragraph T.S. – Topic Sentence C.D. – Concrete Detail (Quote/Paraphrase/Summary) CM. – Commentary (Your Opinion about the CD) C.D. – Concrete Detail (Quote/Paraphrase/Summary) CM. – Commentary (Your Opinion about the CD) C.S. – Concluding Sentence *Your Paragraph needs to be a minimum of 8 (it can be more, in fact, it probably should be more seeing how I’m only asking for one paragraph) well developed sentences. You don’t have to follow the format of the model exactly… You MUST have a topic sentence, at least 2 concrete details (quotes/paraphrases/summaries), 4 commentaries (opinions stated as a fact) and a concluding sentence. However, it can be in any order you would like.*

Prompt Relate the theme of Honesty to one or more characters in the book: Nick Gatsby Daisy Tom Jordan Myrtle