We've come to understand the mystery of Gatsby. Driven by an intense desire to attain his dream, Gatsby has sculpted his identity, and forged himself a new image. No longer the son of unmentionable farmers, James Gatz left his work clothes behind, to pursue the promise of prosperity as Gatsby.
However, as he becomes closer and closer to his goal, Gatsby also grows closer and closer to heartbreak. For in placing Daisy on a pedestal, he has built an anattainable dream. We know that his massive home, his glamorous clothing, the "menagerie" of party guests were all carefully selected with the sole intent of winning back Daisy, Gatsby's lost love. There must be moments, even during their first reunion when "Daisy tumbled short of his dreams... because of the colossal vitality of his illusion" (92). It would be no fault of Daisy's if she was not as perfect as Gatsby's dream, as "no amount of fire or freshness can challenge what a man can store up in his ghostly heart." (93).
That Gatsby is headed for heartbreak is not hard to imagine. After all, it is his intention for Daisy to tell her husband that she never loved him (105), a statement that would entail immense honesty, and personal (and economic) risk on Daisy's behalf. At this point, Gatsby seems to have captured Daisy's physical form, but can he also snare her heart?
Your Task: We're about to take a break from the novel... I know parting is such sweet sorrow. You'll miss it during your Spring Break. Before departing, let's recap what we know.
Summarize the significant themes and quotations from the novel thus far in a slide show. Find appropriate images, and match them with significant quotes from the book. How do these words help develop theme? Set your work to music for effect. Your slide show should contain 8-12 slides.
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