1. James vs. Jay Assignment
James Gatz
Jay Gatsby
Read pages
Draw an image of what James Gatz looks like
Write 3 quotes from these pages about him
Either draw a picture or write a few sentences describing Gatsby as we know him from his parties and giant house.
Then, write a paragraph comparing these two characters. How are they similar and how are they different? Why did James recreate himself as Jay?

2. “Can’t repeat the past? . . . Why of course you can!”
Gatsby is asking Daisy to leave Tom, tell Tom she never loved him, so she and Gatsby can reclaim the love their experienced 5 years ago. What would you say to Gatsby in this moment if you were Nick? Can you repeat the past? Is it wise to do so? Why or why not? Do you agree with Gatsby or with Nick? Do you wish you could repeat the past? Why or why not?