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RECAP. TOPIC? THEME? What does the author do to reveal the theme? THESIS?. The Great Gatsby. Topic: The American Dream Theme: The disintegration of the American Dream, and the decaying social morals of Americans during the economic boom of the 20’s.
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RECAP • TOPIC? • THEME? • What does the author do to reveal the theme? • THESIS?
The Great Gatsby • Topic: The American Dream • Theme: The disintegration of the American Dream, and the decaying social morals of Americans during the economic boom of the 20’s. • Characters: Jay Gatsby, Daisy and Tom. • Setting: Valley of Ashes. • Symbol: The Green Light, Eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg, Weather (Spring->Fall)
Now put it to the test! • As a group, read “The Open Boat” by Stephen Crane. Pg. 215. • As you read, look for the topics of the story, and how/what does Crane use (symbol, motif, character, etc.) to expresses his views about them. • What are the themes of this story? • Write a group thesis as if you were to write an essay about how the author conveys the theme of the story.