The Great Gatsby

How does Fitzgerald use the setting of West Egg and East Egg to enhance the themes of social class and wealth disparity?

Consider the symbolism of the green light at the end of Daisy's dock. What does it represent to Gatsby and how does it reflect his larger dreams?

In what ways does Nick Carraway's perspective as the narrator shape our understanding of Jay Gatsby and his world?

Discuss how Fitzgerald portrays the American Dream. Is it depicted as achievable, idealistic, or flawed?

How does the novel's setting during the Jazz Age contribute to the story's mood and atmosphere?

In the novel, Daisy is often described as having a voice 'full of money.' What does this suggest about her character and her allure?

How do the extravagant parties at Gatsby's mansion serve as a metaphor for the excesses of the 1920s?

Why might Fitzgerald have chosen to make Nick Carraway a Midwesterner? How does this affect his view of the East Coast elite?

Examine the relationship between Tom Buchanan and Daisy. How does it reflect the novel’s views on marriage and fidelity?

Consider the character of Myrtle Wilson. How does her role in the story highlight the theme of class division?

Discuss the symbolism of the Valley of Ashes and its significance in the novel's depiction of moral and social decay.

How does the confrontation at the Plaza Hotel serve as a turning point for the novel’s characters and plot?

Explore how the ending of the novel reflects on the futility of Gatsby's dreams and the illusion of the American Dream.

In what ways does the novel critique the idea of the self-made man through Gatsby's character and background?

What is the significance of the novel's final lines, and how do they encapsulate the central message of the story?