The Great Gatsby Literary Essay

After reading The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, you will answer the question below in an essay of at least five paragraphs. Your essay should be 900-1500 words with a CLEAR THESIS STATEMENT in the introduction that is supported by evidence from the story in your body paragraphs. The question to be answered in your essay is as follows: In The Great Gatsby, what does F. Scott Fitzgerald suggest about the state of the American Dream, the people who pursue it, and the impact of that pursuit through his depiction of Jay Gatsby and the people in Gatsby’s life? Include specific examples, quotations, and supporting details from the novel in your response. DO NOT MERELY SUMMARIZE THE STORY.