JOURNAL

The ending of this novel is, perhaps, one of the greatest in all of American literature. Not only does in contain distinctly American ideals, but it also possesses beautiful prose. So, let's use some of Fitzgerald's language to create a one page found poem. Here are the requirements:


 * Approximately half the lines must be from the last page (cite pg. # after each line).
 * The other half must come from other pages in the novel.
 * You must also create a second page explaining why you selected those lines Here are some reasons I can think of:
 * The selected lines create meaningful theme (you articulate the theme)
 * The lines say something about America in the 1920s
 * The lines say something about the American dream.
 * The lines say something about what Gatsby represents (that's right--he's a literary device!)
 * The lines say something about a Platonic ideal (beauty, wealth, love, etc)
 * Make sure you provide an original, thoughtful title

Due: Wed., April 25 in class (Blue) and Thurs., April 26 in class (Gold)