1. Through the Lens
1 February 2012

2. Journal Prompt
You don't write because you
want to say something, you
write because you have
something to say.
F. Scott Fitzgerald

3. Character Analysis
And this book has plenty of
characters to analyze…

4. Basic Information
• Family history, social
• Background status, role
models, lifestyle, occupation, e
ducation, location
• Mental • Intelligence, common
sense, reason
• Emotional • High-strung or Easy-going?
Secretive or open book?
• Spiritual • Ethics, Beliefs, Religion, Faith
• Why the character makes the
choices he/she makes
• Motivation

5. Nick Carraway

6. Tom Buchanan

7. Daisy Buchanan

8. Jordan Baker

9. George Wilson

10. Myrtle Wilson

11. Jay Gatsby

12. Summary
You tell me

13. Scene by Scene

14. Look for:
Eyes
Glasses
Symbolism
Colors
Cars
Windows
Lights
Water
Alcohol
Why did Fitzgerald choose
these things? What inspired
him? What do you see
through these image?

15. “Genius is the ability
to put into effect what
is on your mind.”
Fitzgerald chose his words
carefully, writing and re-writing to
c=achieve perfection. There are no
wasted words. Every word, every
symbol, and every idea has a purpose.
Your job is to
discover that
purpose.

16. Homework
Read pp 61-111 (about a third of the book)
Create an image from that section
Write an analysis of how that section is mirrored in
modern society. (3-4 page MLA essay form)
Prepare a 3-4 minute presentation that covers both
your essay and your image