The Great Gatsby
Unknown Grade45 min
Learning Objective
I can identify and explain the significance of the American Dream as a central theme in The Great Gatsby.
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Practice
5 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Explain how Jay Gatsby's pursuit of wealth and status reflects the concept of the American Dream in The Great Gatsby. Provide specific examples from the text to support your explanation. Discuss the ways in which the disillusionment of the American Dream is portrayed through the character of Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby. Use specific examples from the text to illustrate your points.”
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