The Great Gatsby Composition

100 points

In your last composition, you worked on finding support for your thesis from sources of reliable literary criticism. For this composition, you’ll be taking another step towards the type of writing assignment you will be expected to complete in college. Not only will you be supporting your thesis with literary criticism, but YOU will also be creating your own topic…that’s right; no prompts from Suelly.

You need to decide what aspect of The Great Gatsby you want to write on and create your own arguable thesis. You have hundreds of directions to consider. A paper could be written about themes in the novel, characterization, setting, symbolism, and so on. You may also choose to compare or contrast The Great Gatsby to another work we have read this year, or take a look at Fitzgerald’s role at the author of the book. The possibilities are endless. You have a chance to build upon your own thoughts about and opinions of the story, so think of a topic that is interesting, original, and plausible.

Requirements:

• 4-6 pages typed, double-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font
• at least five paragraphs, including an introduction and conclusion
• proper header and heading according to MLA standards
• two part title, according to MLA standards
• the use of specific examples from the book to illustrate your points
• at least three direct quotes from The Great Gatsby
• at least TWO sources of literary criticism to support your thesis – you should have at least one direct quote from each source (no internet resources this time…criticism must come from either a book or our online databases, such as Gales)
• proper citation according to MLA standards
• Works Cited page
• Either email me a copy of your final paper or put a copy in Villa’s homework drive

Due Date for Paper Topic: Friday, Jan. 21^st

Due Date for Final Paper: Mon, Jan. 31^st by 8:15 a.m.