The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald captures the ideals of a society obsessed with wealth and status. Set in the 1920s during prohibition, the story is narrated by a young man named Nick Carraway. Nick meets Gatsby, whose real name is James Gatz, at Gatsby's elaborate mansion in West Egg. The area is full of up and coming ‘new money.’ Young, handsome, and fabulously rich, Jay Gatsby appears to have it all, yet he yearns for the one thing that will always be out of his reach, the love of Daisy Buchanan. This absence renders his life of glittering parties and bright decorations empty and desolate.
A Frayer Model is a specific type of graphic organizer. It was originally created in 1969, but with the widespread use of graphic organizers in the classroom, it is still widely used today. Most people are familiar with using this type of organizer for learning vocabulary words, but it can be used for more than that. The Frayer Model graphic organizer is versatile and can be used across various grades and subjects to help students to not only build on vocabulary words, but also to expand their knowledge of various concepts.
Certain protagonists are considered to have universal qualities and these qualities are called archetypes. Archetypes have similar characteristics throughout literature and make unpredictable characters easier to understand. One archetype is the hero - defined as a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. However, there is more than one hero archetype.
Jay Gatsby as an Anti-hero - Frayer Model. Use Frayer Model graphic organizers in any subject to help students master the lesson!
Storyboard Text
DEFINITIONS
Hopefully, if I keep throwing these lavish parties, Daisy will notice me.
CHARACTERISTICS
Oh, Daisy. If you only knew that all I've ever wanted was you... I did all this just to get your attention.
Antihero: a central character in a story, movie, or drama who lacks conventional heroic attributes such as idealism, moral goodness, and altruism.
EXAMPLES
ANTIHERO
Jay Gatsby is an example of an antihero because he represents the hope of the American Dream, but becomes rich through dishonest means.
NON-EXAMPLES
Daisy is leaving you ol' sport.
She's not going anywhere with a two-timing drug dealer like you Gatsby.
Nick, don't go... Relax, have a drink and some fun.
Gatsby pursues Daisy even though she is married. He lies and tells her that he made his millions through pharmacies. However, it is later revealed that his pharmacies are a cover up for illegal liquor stores during prohibition.
Nick is the opposite of Gatsby. He is earnest and doesn't believe in liars, or cheats. Although, he doesn't stop others from being dishonest, he will disassociate himself from these people.
