The Great Gatsby Diploma CART Prep

Book: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott FitzgeraldChapter: Entire Book

Summary: The Great Gatsby follows the life of Jay Gatsby, a wealthy and mysterious man, as seen through the eyes of Nick Carraway. Gatsby is in love with Daisy Buchanan, who is married to Tom Buchanan. The story revolves around Gatsby's pursuit of Daisy, his lavish parties, and the tragic events that unfold.

Themes:

• The American Dream and its corruption

• Wealth and class divide

• Love and obsession

• Illusion vs. reality

• The decline of the American Dream

Motifs:

• The green light at the end of Daisy's dock

• The Valley of Ashes

• Eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg

• East vs. West

• Parties and excess