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Writing about Society: The Great Gatsby
infoWhy this? Fitzgerald’s novel supports the study of individuals in society and the ways language constructs relationships, conflict, values, time and place. Its layered narration, gaps and underplayed perspectives make it particularly productive for re-creative writing. Students can reshape viewpoint, genre, audience or purpose and then evaluate their decisions through a critical commentary.
scheduleWhy now? Following the NEA, students can transfer their independent analytical and writing skills to Paper 2’s re-creative demands. Their previous study of narrative viewpoint in The Handmaid’s Tale provides a useful foundation for examining Nick’s narration and developing absent perspectives. Teaching the novel before the drama unit also introduces Paper 2’s focus on conflict between individuals and society.