The great gatsby
this essay requires you to use your knowledge of the characters and motivations along with prominent themes from the novel to analyze the tragedy that occurs at the end of the novel. who or what is responsible for the tragic outcome? you must argue your stance with evidence from the text, and use a formal, academic tone.

essential question: who or what is responsible for the tragic ending of the novel?

essays should contain main idea:

evidence #1:

analysis:

transition:

evidence #2:

paragraphs that use multiple pieces of textual evidence to support the thesis statement. your essay must be 2-3 pages and include the following:

title author genrer in introduction

a clear thesis statement that addresses the prompt (make sure you define what the “tragic ending” is in your introduction)

multiple body paragraphs that contain evidence and analysis

at least 3 pieces of evidence from the text

smooth transitions

conclusion that reflects on claims

strong word choice and formal tone

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