Modernism and the Lost Generation · 1914 to 1945

The Great Gatsby and the American Dream

A deep dive into Fitzgerald's masterpiece to explore themes of class, wealth, and the corruption of ideals.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the use of color and light symbolism develop the novel's central themes?
  2. 2Is the American Dream presented as a reachable goal or a dangerous illusion?
  3. 3How does Nick Carraway's perspective shape our judgment of other characters?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.2CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.3
Grade: 11th Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: Modernism and the Lost Generation
Period: 1914 to 1945

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