Was Gatsby Great? The Great Gatsby Part 2: Crash Course English Literature

John Green explores the complexity of The Great Gatsby, focusing on whether Gatsby is truly great. The video analyzes the novel's language, character likability, and Gatsby's aspirations. It discusses the irony of Gatsby's greatness, his obsession with time, and the metaphor of Prohibition. The video concludes with a reflection on the novel's themes and the idea that greatness requires careful consideration of one's aspirations.

What is the central question that the video focuses on regarding Gatsby?

How does Fitzgerald elevate Gatsby's triumphs and tragedies in the novel?

In what ways does the video compare Gatsby to characters from Romeo and Juliet?

What does the video suggest about Gatsby's belief in the possibility of repeating the past?

How does the video interpret the concept of the American Dream as it relates to Gatsby?

What is the significance of the phrase 'careless people' in relation to Tom and Daisy Buchanan?

What does the video conclude about the nature of Gatsby's greatness?