The Great Gatsby
by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Junior English and American Studies
The theme for the unit that F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby falls into is the "American Dream and is it Attainable?"  This novel is taught in conjunction with Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck.  If time allows, we read The Great Gatsby.  If we are pressed for time, we do the movie version of The Great Gatsby starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow.  The story is too good not to cover whether it be as a read or a view.  We cover the historical feeling of the 1920's and it spring boards us into The Great Depression of the 1930's.  Of Mice and Men gives a nice contrast from the 20's to the 30's.  Once again, as Mr. Neiffer covers the historical aspect of the roaring 20's, we cover the personal aspect.  Below is a brief description of The Great Gatsby.
 
 
THE GREAT GATSBY The Great Gatsby captures all the romance and glitter of the Jazz Age in its portrayal of a young man and his tragic search for love and success.  It is a rare combination:  a literary masterpiece - and one of the most popular novels of our time.

GREAT LINKS

The Great Gatsby - A Project
Excellent web site for just about everything you might want to know about the book, the author, the history, and the life of the 1920's.		 Beginner Great Gatsby Guide
Excellent web site for character guides and themes.
 
A Guide to The Great Gatsby
Great site for background information on the book and the time period.		 The Jazz Age Page
An excellent web site for the history of the 1920's PLUS wonderful sound clips of the music of the 1920's.

 
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Pudd'nhead Wilson Jonathan Livingston Seagull Fahrenheit 451
Stephen King Inherit The Wind

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