1. A Novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Great Gatsby
A Novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald

2. Essential Questions
Don’t forget them!

3. EQ #1:
How does the past we experience affect our future actions/ perspectives?

4. EQ #2:
How does being a caring and empathetic person make you vulnerable to being taken advantage of?

5. EQ #3:
How can the American Dream be simultaneously inspiring and demoralizing?

6. Nick Caraway and new york city
“Chapter I”
Nick Caraway and new york city

7. How is Nick different than all of those around him?
Chapter I: Question #1
How is Nick different than all of those around him?

8. Why is Nick invited over to the Buchanan house?
Chapter I: Question #2
Why is Nick invited over to the Buchanan house?

9. What kind of people does Nick meet at the Buchanan’s?
Chapter I: Question #3
What kind of people does Nick meet at the Buchanan’s?

10. Chapter I: Question #4
How does Daisy describe the wishes she has for her own daughter? What does this tell us about Daisy’s life?

11. How does Tom feel about his wife? Why do you think he feels this way?
Chapter I: Question #5
How does Tom feel about his wife? Why do you think he feels this way?

12. Why might Nick have come to NYC? How would this alter his actions?
Chapter I: Question #6
Why might Nick have come to NYC? How would this alter his actions?

13. What does Mr. Gatsby’s first appearance suggest about him?
Chapter I: Question #7
What does Mr. Gatsby’s first appearance suggest about him?