Building knowledge of the historical context of a work of literature provides readers with a valuable interpretive lens. Using the opulence and oppression of the 1920s as a frame, discuss how Fitzgerald develops two themes relating to greatness and the American dream.
Explains a theme related to the American dream in The Great Gatsby
Explains a theme related to Greatness in The Great Gatsby
Analyzes the relationship between opulence/oppression and a theme related to the American dream
Analyzes the relationship between opulence/oppression and a theme related to the American dream
Introduces the topic through a clear thesis statement that responds directly to the prompt
Uses well chosen evidence from The Great Gatsby to back up all claims
Develops analysis through the most significant and relevant textual evidence
Provides a “So what?” conclusion that articulates the implications or significance of the ideas presented
Explains the topic using tools such as precise language, domain-specific vocabulary, and when appropriate, literary techniques and establishes and maintains a formal style and objective tone
The paper’s general format matches MLA style
~Contains a Works Cited page that properly cites all sources
Utilizes in-text citations to properly attribute all quotes and paraphrasing