The Great Gatsby: American Dream Analysis & Annotation
English
Grade 6
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet designed for Grade 6 students focusing on the American Dream theme in The Great Gatsby through analysis and annotation activities.
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The Great Gatsby: American Dream Analysis & Annotation
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Scene Summary and Context
In F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby, the story is set in the 1920s amidst the prosperity and glamour of Long Island’s West Egg and East Egg. The story follows Jay Gatsby, a wealthy man known for his lavish parties and mysterious past. At the heart of the novel is the American Dream—the idea that anyone can achieve success and happiness through hard work and determination. Gatsby’s pursuit of wealth and love symbolizes this dream, yet the story also reveals its darker side, such as materialism and unfulfilled desires. Key phrases like 'the green light' and 'the American Dream' evoke the hopes and illusions of the era. The novel explores how the pursuit of wealth and status can distort values and lead to disillusionment. Students will analyze how Fitzgerald uses symbols, such as the green light, to depict ideals versus reality, and examine characters’ desires to understand the broader message about American society during the 1920s.
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Answer the following questions to deepen your understanding of the American Dream as portrayed in The Great Gatsby.
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What is the main idea of the 'American Dream' as presented in the story?
[2 marks]2.
Describe the significance of the 'green light' in the novel.
[3 marks]3.
Identify one literary device Fitzgerald uses to develop the theme of the American Dream.
[2 marks]Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Simile
Cc) Personification
Dd) Hyperbole
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Provide an example of materialism in the story and explain its impact.
[3 marks]5.
How does Fitzgerald portray the disparity between the wealthy and the poor?
[3 marks]6.
Analyze how Fitzgerald’s use of symbolism helps convey the theme of disillusionment in the American Dream.
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Create a short paragraph explaining what the American Dream means to you personally, inspired by Gatsby’s story.
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Identify the volta in the summary and explain its significance.
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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