GREAT GATSBY PAPER

 

Write an essay on one of the following topics.  You must have an introduction, at least three body paragraphs and a conclusion.  Also, be sure to use textual evidence to support your thesis. 

 

1.    GatsbyÕs feelings—love or obsession?  How do you know?  Is his dream worthwhile?

2.    TheyÕre a rotten crowd—youÕre worth the whole damn bunch,Ó Nick tells Gatsby.  Do you agree?

3.    Compare and contrast Gatsby and Tom. How are they alike? How are they different?  Given the extremely negative light in which Tom is portrayed throughout the novel, why might Daisy choose to remain with him instead of leaving him for Gatsby?

3.    How is love related to money?

4.    What does the novel say about compassion versus profit?  Is greed good?

 

 

Introduction: State the thesis in the introduction. The introduction should clearly state what the essay will analyze and should be very specific.  Preview three BODY POINTS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Body Paragraph #1

 

TOPIC

 

 

INTRO TO EVIDENCE (INTRO TO QUOTE) Include a transition

Discuss who the speaker of the quote is and when/where the quote takes place.

 

 

 

EVIDENCE (QUOTE)  This is a quote from the play that supports your main idea.

 

 

LINK   Links the evidence you used to the key idea in your topic sentence. Explains how the evidence supports your topic.

 

 

 

 

 

Body Paragraph #2

TOPIC

 

 

INTRO TO EVIDENCE (INTRO TO QUOTE) Include a transition

Discuss who the speaker of the quote is and when/where the quote takes place.

 

 

 

EVIDENCE (QUOTE)  This is a quote from the play that supports your main idea.

 

 

LINK   Links the evidence you used to the key idea in your topic sentence. Explains how the evidence supports your topic.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Body Paragraph #3

TOPIC

 

 

INTRO TO EVIDENCE (INTRO TO QUOTE) Include a transition

Discuss who the speaker of the quote is and when/where the quote takes place.

 

 

 

EVIDENCE (QUOTE)  This is a quote from the play that supports your main idea.

 

 

LINK   Links the evidence you used to the key idea in your topic sentence. Explains how the evidence supports your topic.

 

 

 

 

 

Conclusion: Restate your main idea.  Summarize your arguments.  Include a thoughtful ending sentence.