All incoming 12th grade AP students will read The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It will be
the basis for discussion of all the literary elements and analysis for the first six weeks grading
period. A test on the text will be administered the second week of the semester. The project is
due the first week of school.
Resources:
You may purchase a copy of Gatsby at a retailer such as Barnes & Noble
or you can get it online for a nominal fee. You can access a copy at:
https://ebooks.adelaide.edu.au/f/fitzgerald/f_scott/gatsby/
You may also read it online The Great Gatsby
I urge you to purchase a copy. You will find a hard copy much easier to
work with than a pdf copy. In addition, please respond to each of the
questions below. You need not use the grid provided. You may use
loose leaf paper.
1. What is the point of view? How would the story change if Tom were telling the story?
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2. What is the setting? Give the time and place of the story.
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Mr. Jackson
12th Grade AP English
3. Who is the protagonist? Describe him in detail and tell what he wants in life.
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4. Who is the antagonist? Is it a person or a thing? Describe in detail.
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5. What is the conflict in the story?
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6. How is the conflict resolved?
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7. What are some of the themes the story highlights? What are some of the points the author is
trying to make about life in general?
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8. Write a brief synopsis of the story. One to two pages should be enough. Give enough detail to
show you have read the book. Use your own paper.
Mr. Jackson
12th Grade AP English