1. The Great Gatsby Lessons and Activities
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Advanced Junior English

2. Chapter One Introducing the Narrator
Answer the following three questions in your notes:
What are some of the narrator’s personal characteristics? Is he judgmental or not? Why does this matter?
How does the narrator convey a mixed attitude toward Gatsby? 2 quotes…hunt for them!
What does the narrator admire about Gatsby?

3. Chapter One Implications of Title
Who are some “greats” in world history?
What does it mean when we describe someone as being great?
What does the title of the novel suggest to you?

4. Chapter Two and Three Analyzing Characters
Describe Gatsby, Tom, and Nick focusing on Age, Education, and Accomplishments
Gatsby
Tom
Nick
Age
Education
Accomplishments

5. Great Gatsby-Analyzing the Setting
Chapter Two and Three 1. How do East Egg and West Egg suggest an archetypal reading of the novel? Explain your response.
Great Gatsby-Analyzing the Setting
East Egg
West Egg
Residents
Specific details from text that describe each

6. Chapter Four Gatsby-Fact or Fiction
Information
Truth or Lie?
Evidence
Family background
Education
Activities after college
Military service

7. Chapter Four Continued Flashback: Gatsby, Daisy, and Tom
What were Daisy’s assets as an eighteen-year-old?
What seems to have been the relationship between Daisy and Lieutenant Gatsby?
How did Daisy react after Gatsby left for military service?
What might have attracted Daisy to Tom Buchanan?
What happened the evening before Daisy’s wedding?
What are your insights into Tom and Daisy Buchanan’s marriage?