2. Gatsby believes it is possible to repeat the past
Gatsby believes it is possible to repeat the past. Why do you think he believes this? Is this what he is trying to do in the story? What do you think about this?
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3. Literature Circle Roles
Discussion Director
Summarizer
Word Master – all members
Connector
Culture Collector
Historian
MoST Manager -

4. The Great Gatsby Why do you think Fitzgerald chose this title?
Is the book “great?”
Do you think Gatsby is great?
Make two columns. In one list how he is great or what in the novel is “great,” in the other list the things that are not great.

5. Symbols Discussion
Discuss your thoughts on the green light. What is it exactly? What does it represent? - 00:12: :11:
Discuss your thoughts on the valley of ashes. What is it exactly? What does it represent? 00:14:
Discuss your thoughts on the eyes of Dr. Eckleburg. What is it exactly? What does it represent?

6. Parties Discuss the representation of the party at Gatsby’s house.
Is it easy for a contemporary audience to appreciate the excitement of the party? Explain
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7. Gatsby and His Past
Why do you think Gatsby is so desperate for Nick to like him?
Car Scene: 00:36:
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8. Tea Party
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