The final assignment for The Great Gatsby is an essay that evaluates your argument with evidence and assesses your proficiency in academic English, including vocabulary, sentence structures, and functional grammar. Your essay should include at least one example of parallelism and utilize both the semi-colon and colon. You can choose from the following prompts:
a) Does F. Scott Fitzgerald write a love story that embraces American Ideals or create a satire that comments on American Ideals?
The text suggests incorporating references to quotations, allegories, and American Ideals into the paper. The definition of "satire" is provided as "an artistic work in which human vice or folly is attacked through irony, derision, and wit" (source: American Heritage). On page 59, Nick claims, "I am one of the few honest people that
...I have ever known." This raises doubts about Nick's honesty given his role as a narrator. Are his portrayals of others also genuine? If he lacks honesty, what leads him to believe otherwise?
According to critics, The Great Gatsby explores the decline or absence of the American dream. The novel presents contrasting themes such as pessimism versus optimism and dreams versus fulfillment. What is your opinion on these claims by critics? Please provide a rationale for your viewpoint. If none of these prompts appeal to you, you can suggest your own prompt. However, it is important to share your proposed prompt with me in class by tomorrow. Remember that the prompt you present must be the one you will write about.
Changing the prompt after showing it to me will impact your grade. Remember to quote verbatim, cite page numbers
explain the meaning, and justify its significance when using quotations to support your claim. Circle your choice and use the back of this paper for brainstorming. The brainstorming will be attached to your final draft, which is due on Friday. We will type our final drafts in class on Thursday, so have your rough draft ready.
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