Assignment 9
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is an important and classic work for its treatment of the failure of the so-called American dream, its historic relevance as a post World War I novel of disillusionment, and its masterful use of the narrative voice. Discuss the failure of the American dream as it relates to Gatsby’s quest to be a self-made man and to win the “golden girl”.
- Is Gatsby great? Why or why not?
- Discuss the importance of the narrative point of view. Is Nick a reliable narrator?
- Do you agree with his assessment of Gatsby? Why or why not?
Write about 2-3 pages APA format
