Please be prepared to discuss chapter 1 of The Great Gatsby
Some things to consider: themes. What themes are presented in the first chapter?
Characters - what do we know about the following characters?
Nick Caraway
Daisy Buchanan
Tom Buchanan
Jordan Baker
Jay Gatsby
Are there any quotes that stand out as important? Why? What do you think they mean or how do they establish meaning or connection to a major idea.
Are there any symbols, allusions, irony?
What is the setting (s)? Why are these important?
What is the point of view?
What is the dramatic situation. What are the conflicts so far.
HW: For Monday read chapters 2-3.
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