The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

English Conversation Questions on The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

• What is your opinion on the portrayal of wealth and excess in “The Great Gatsby”?
• Do you believe the character of Jay Gatsby is a romantic hero or a tragic figure?
• How do the themes of love, obsession, and corruption intersect in “The Great Gatsby”?
• What do you think is the significance of the setting (Long Island and New York City) in the novel?
• Do you agree with the decision made by the narrator, Nick Carraway, to not intervene in the events of the novel?
• What do you make of the relationships between the characters in “The Great Gatsby”?
• How does the theme of the “American Dream” play out in the novel?
• What is your interpretation of the novel’s ending?
• How does Fitzgerald use symbols, such as the green light and the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg, in the novel?
• What message do you believe Fitzgerald was trying to convey through “The Great Gatsby”?
• Do you think “The Great Gatsby” is a relevant and important work of literature today? Why or why not?

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