The Great Gatsby - Literature Analysis
English
GCSE
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A worksheet covering The Great Gatsby with a focus on the 1920s Jazz Age for GCSE students. Includes scene summaries, context guides, and exam-style questions to assess understanding and analytical skills.
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The Great Gatsby - Literature Analysis
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Scene Summary and Context
Set in the opulent world of Long Island during the 1920s, The Great Gatsby captures the excess, glamour, and decadence of the Jazz Age. The novel introduces Jay Gatsby, a wealthy and mysterious figure known for throwing extravagant parties that symbolise the era's pursuit of pleasure and status. The scene described takes place at one of Gatsby’s lavish summer parties, where guests indulge in music, dancing, and alcohol, reflecting the social liberation of the decade. During this time, the American Dream is being questioned, as wealth and happiness seem elusive for many characters. The narrative explores themes of love, desire, and disillusionment. The quote 'golden girl' is used to describe Daisy Buchanan, symbolising beauty and unattainability, a central motif in Gatsby’s obsession. The setting and the characters’ interactions highlight the superficial glamour masking underlying moral decay, a critique of the American Dream’s corruption during this period.
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Questions
Answer the following questions based on the scene summary and context provided.
1.
Briefly describe the social atmosphere of Gatsby’s parties as depicted in the summary.
[2 marks]2.
What does the quote 'golden girl' symbolize in the context of the novel?
[2 marks]3.
Identify one literary technique used in describing the setting or characters and explain its effect.
[3 marks]4.
Explain how the setting of the scene reflects the themes of the American Dream.
[3 marks]5.
Identify a literary device used in the phrase 'social liberation' in the context of the Jazz Age.
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Irony
Cc) Oxymoron
Dd) Personification
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What can be inferred about Gatsby’s character from the scene summary?
[2 marks]7.
Discuss the significance of the setting (Long Island, 1920s) in understanding the novel’s critique of society.
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Creative Writing: Imagine you are attending Gatsby’s party. Write a short descriptive paragraph (about 150 words) capturing the atmosphere and your impressions.
9.
Identify and analyse a specific technique used in the quote: 'The music was lively, and the crowd danced with abandon.'
[3 marks]10.
How does the portrayal of the setting challenge or reinforce the idea of the American Dream?
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