Compare and contrast Gatsby and Tom. How are they alike? How are they different? Given the extremely negative light in …

In what sense is The Great Gatsby an autobiographical novel? Does Fitzgerald write more of himself into the character of …

Discuss Gatsby’s character as Nick perceives him throughout the novel. What makes Gatsby “great”? Explore the character of Nick. How …

Although Nick Carraway has his reservations about Gatsby, it is clear he thinks of him fondly; after all, he titles …

Although Gatsby professed to love Daisy, there is a sense that he was not in love with her as much …

It is not uncommon to hear the term “a self-made man.” In what possible ways might this term be explained? …

Part of Fitzgerald’s strength as a writer comes from his imagistic style. His writing is very sensory-oriented. What examples of …

Throughout the story, Gatsby has difficulty accepting that the past is over and done with. Where do you find evidence …

Fitzgerald’s story shows the clear delineations between different strata of society: new money, old money, some money, and no money. …

The notion of the American dream figures prominently in this story. How should readers define “American dream”? Moreover, is pursuing …