Name _____________________________
The Great Gatsby
Literary Analysis Essay
Outline: due Monday, October 3
Prompt topic: _______________________________
Example:
Claim: The green light stands as an illusion for how close the American Dream seems—it is
within grasp—but how far away and unattainable it is in reality.
Quotes: Gatsby reaches for light (26)
Nick reflects on green light (126)
Claim #1
Quotes (3-5 word summaries, pg #s)
Claim #2
Quotes (3-5 word summaries, pg #s)
Claim #3
Quotes (3-5 word summaries, pg #s)
Thesis/Main Claim
Name _____________________________