The Great Gatsby - Symbolism and Grammar Exercises
English
Grade 7
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A worksheet focusing on symbolism in The Great Gatsby combined with grammar exercises for Grade 7 students.
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The Great Gatsby - Symbolism and Grammar Exercises
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Scene Summary and Context Guide
In the novel The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald explores themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream during the Roaring Twenties. The story is narrated by Nick Carraway, who describes his encounters with Jay Gatsby, a wealthy and mysterious man known for his extravagant parties. One key scene involves Gatsby's desire to reunite with Daisy Buchanan, symbolizing hope and the pursuit of the American Dream. Fitzgerald uses symbols such as the green light across the bay, representing Gatsby's hopes, and the valley of ashes, symbolizing moral decay. Phrases like "green light" and "the eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg" serve as visual cues for larger themes. This extract highlights the importance of these symbols and their connection to Gatsby’s aspirations and the societal decay of the era.
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Symbolism and Grammar Analysis
In Fitzgerald’s depiction of Gatsby reaching toward the green light, the phrase "stretching out his arms toward the dark water" illustrates his longing. The quote "the eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg" appears as a pair of fading, bespectacled eyes overlooking the valley of ashes, symbolizing moral blindness. Fitzgerald’s use of repeated phrases such as "never quite able to grasp" emphasizes Gatsby’s unattainable dreams. The scene is rich with symbolism, and Fitzgerald’s language choices enhance the themes of hope and moral decay present in the story.
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Identify the literary technique used in the phrase "stretching out his arms toward the dark water".
[2 marks]2.
What does the "green light" symbolize in the novel?
[2 marks]3.
Describe the symbolism of "the eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg".
[2 marks]4.
Identify the literary device in the phrase "never quite able to grasp".
[2 marks]5.
Explain how Fitzgerald’s language enhances the theme of unattainable dreams.
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Identify and analyze a symbol other than the green light or eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg in the extract.
[3 marks]7.
Discuss how Fitzgerald's word choice contributes to the mood of longing and despair in this scene.
8.
Create a short paragraph describing your own symbol for hope in a story about dreams.
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