Gatsby Themes

Pick five themes below and find examples from Chapters 1-3. You will continue to find examples from these themes as you read and add them to your blog. Be sure to cite all examples and explain how they connect to each theme.

• Society and Class
• Love
• The American Dream
• Visions of America
• Dissatisfaction
• Restlessness
• Isolation
• Mortality
• Marriage
• Gender
• Education
• Lies and Deceit
• Compassion and Forgiveness
• Religion or the Lack There Of

 

 

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Transcendental Music

The following three songs feature elements of Transcendentalism. Provide examples from the lyrics of each song to argues for how each qualifies as Transcendental. Have fun. 

America's "Identity Crisis"

America's "Identity Crisis" is the title for an editorial piece from the Washington Times. The article references a research study from the Bradley Project on America's National Identity is being weakened by the spread of multiculturalism and globalization.

Please read the article and provide a 250-500 word response to the piece. Your response should either agree or disagree with what the study and the article is proposing. Be sure to reference/cite the article when providing explanations for your position.

Also, here is a fun depiction of modern American society via social media.

 

 

 

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"The Crucible" and Edward R. Murrow

Listen to Edward R. Murrow's monologue, and consider what he is saying about freedom. Find three statements from Murrow and discuss how they are applicable to the events of The Crucible. Be very specific and reference examples from the play when making your connections. Write a 250-500 response that applies Murrow's words to the events of Salem in 1692 that are presented through Miller's drama. . . Good night and good luck.

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Forgiving One's Father: "Smoke Signals"

 

Where have we seen a similar message of forgiving one's father or the importance of forgiveness? Think Summer Readings. Why is forgiveness particularly important from the Native American perspective? Think about A Drug Called Tradition.

Write a 250-500 response that focuses on why it is importance of forgiveness in one's life. Also consider what the dangers are if one does not forgive. Briefly explain how forgiveness was important in any of summer readings (pick one). In a similar way, elaborate on the importance of forgiveness within Native American culture (reference A Drug Called Tradition to prove this point).

 

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