Sunday, December 5, 2010

What is the best thesis statement written about The Great Gatsby?

Unfortunately, because I don't know your assignment prompt, I can't help you very specifically. However, what I can do is first give you pointers on writing a strong thesis statement in general, and then I can discuss some common essay topics for F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby. 


Writing a Strong Thesis Statement:


A common error in a thesis is to make a statement but not a claim. A strong thesis statement will always present some sort of argument that you are trying to prove; usually, this argument is hinged on a connection between two separate things (cause and effect, one aspect developing or influencing another, etc.). 


Common Essay Topics: The Great Gatsby


  • Daisy and the role of women in society

  • Deception as a means of characterization

  • Diction used to develop the theme of class

  • Jay Gatsby and the theme of the American Dream

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