Having recently returned from military duty during WWI, Nick Carraway moves East and soon finds himself living among the idle rich on Long Island. Nick reacquaints himself with his deeply unhappy cousin, Daisy Buchanan, her philandering husband, Tom, and the "incurably dishonest" Miss Baker. Before long, Nick is drawn inextricably into their lives and to one man who still believes in the American Dream-Jay Gatsby. As Nick and Gatsby are carried along by forces that neither of them fully controls or understands, they will experience the consequences of materialism, deceit, and petty self-interest.
This Progeny Press guide includes features about:
- The author.
- Vocabulary, critical thinking, and analysis.
- Literary Techniques including personification, imagery, allusion, symbolism, dramatic irony, tone, paradox, juxtaposition, title analysis, plot, and theme.
- Concepts such as self-indulgence, priorities, adultery, temptation, friendship, materialism, self-worth, naivety and more.
- Activities/Writing Exercises include essays, art assignments, comparison/contrast exercises, and more.
- This guide also includes a living reading list featuring books by the same author plus other books similar to The Great Gatsby.
The format is ideal for homeschoolers; the large 8.5x11 printed workbook format is convenient to read, easy on the eyes, and easy to transport from car to home. Plus, every question has plenty of whitespace for student's answers, which encourages neat and clean handwriting practice. A removable answer key is also included for the teacher.
PLEASE NOTE: The novel The Great Gatsby is required and must be purchased separately.
Setting: New England, USA, 1920s
Genre: American Lit
Grades: 10-12 - Mature themes.
