Examines the Pursuit of the American Dream – Prompts lead students to analyze Gatsby’s ambition, the cost of reinvention, and the tension between aspiration and reality. Explores Wealth, Image & Moral Emptiness – Students evaluate how status, materialism, and social performance shape the characters’ decisions and relationships. Strengthens Symbolism & Literary Analysis Skills – Prompts guide students in unpacking powerful symbols like the green light, the Valley of Ashes, and the eyes of Dr. T. J. Eckleburg while forming thoughtful, text-supported responses.
