A Close Reading of 'The Great Gatsby'


Created By

Hugh R

16-18
English Literature

14 Hours

14 LESSONS

A CLOSE READING OF 'THE GREAT GATSBY'

Academic Development

Course Overview

Course Content


14 LESSONS

14 Hours Total Length

An Introduction to the Context of the Novel

Chapter One: Nick - the Omniscient Narrator

Old and New Money: The Clash

Chapter Two: The Valley of Ashes and Myrtle's Party

Chapter Three: Meeting Gatsby and His Lavish Party

Chapter 4: Wolfsheim

Chapter 5: The Reunion

Chapter 6: Gatsby's Past

Chapter 7: The Plaza Hotel

Chapter 8: Gatsby's Death

Chapter 9: The Funeral

Love and Its Power in the Novel

Fitzgerald's Use of Symbolism: Perception and Reality

Final Discussion

KEY SKILLS

English Literature

Textual Analysis

English Language

Educator


Hugh R
English Literature and Language Genius