Post by thethoughtpolice on Sept 28, 2011 9:40:42 GMT
Introductions!
‘The Great Gatsby’ by F Scott Fitzgerald has an effective opening chapter that cleverly introduces the reader to his key themes of The American Dream and social class division. Fitzgerald sets his novel in the roaring twenties Jazz Age where people should be able to achieve their wildest dreams. In the opening chapter we are introduced to these through Fitzgerald’s narrator Nick Carraway. In order to explore these key concerns, it is important to consider Nick’s father’s advice, the setting of East and West Egg and our introduction to the characters of the Buchanans and Gatsby.
Conclusion
Round up
Give a final answer to the question
Personal response
Unpack the theme
In conclusion, there can be no doubt that the opening of ‘The Great Gatsby’ is highly effective. A number of factors make it effective. Fitzgerald introduces us to his themes of The American and Class Division through introducing to characters such as Nick Carraway, the Buchanans and Jay Gatsby. Fitzgerald therefore gives an urgent message to his readers that although we may think that modern society is classless, in fact a glass ceiling has been placed by the aristocracy that limits the dreams of others and ensures that the American Dream is simply unachievable. We should still continue to strive for our dreams.
‘The Great Gatsby’ by F Scott Fitzgerald has an effective opening chapter that cleverly introduces the reader to his key themes of The American Dream and social class division. Fitzgerald sets his novel in the roaring twenties Jazz Age where people should be able to achieve their wildest dreams. In the opening chapter we are introduced to these through Fitzgerald’s narrator Nick Carraway. In order to explore these key concerns, it is important to consider Nick’s father’s advice, the setting of East and West Egg and our introduction to the characters of the Buchanans and Gatsby.
Conclusion
Round up
Give a final answer to the question
Personal response
Unpack the theme
In conclusion, there can be no doubt that the opening of ‘The Great Gatsby’ is highly effective. A number of factors make it effective. Fitzgerald introduces us to his themes of The American and Class Division through introducing to characters such as Nick Carraway, the Buchanans and Jay Gatsby. Fitzgerald therefore gives an urgent message to his readers that although we may think that modern society is classless, in fact a glass ceiling has been placed by the aristocracy that limits the dreams of others and ensures that the American Dream is simply unachievable. We should still continue to strive for our dreams.