Theme ESY

One way you could figure out the theme is to...

• Skim through the story
• Just read the beginning of the story
• Think about what the character has learned
• Read the ending of the story

What are the major themes we saw in the book?

• regret

• Social Class

• Infidelity, Cheating, Love

• Morality

• American Dream

Which theme is NOT present in The Great Gatsby?

• The American Dream

• Fate vs. Free Will

• Love

What two topics are found in "The Great Gatsby?"

• Marriage, Devotion

• Mistrust, Faith

• Money, Desire

• Adultery, Honesty

What does the author say about "The American Dream?"

• It can be obtained through money.

• True love is everyone's American Dream.

• Honesty is the only way to the American Dream.

• The American Dream is the answer to all problems.