![]() ![]() Finally, aside from its themes, Gatsby is also lauded by some as a powerful example of lyrical language and descriptive prose. For teachers like Josh Thompson, the value of teaching Gatsby is in its critique of American society, particularly the American dream, “privilege, and systemic oppression.” Questions about the attitudes of the upper class and their “careless” behavior can be examined for their relevance to today. Certainly its place in the cultural lexicon is one reason that many teachers continue to teach the book, and for many teachers, exposure to the text seems an integral part of being “American,” especially since the novel is often alluded to in other works of literature.īut exposure and tradition (this is the way it’s always been done) can’t be the only reasons to continue teaching this novel. Over and over again, Gatsby appears at or near the top of lists and ranking of the greatest American novels. When you think about “American Literature,” you’d be hard pressed to find a high school course that didn’t include Fitzgerald’s seminal work as a highlight. For what reasons might teachers and schools include this text in their curriculum? What is the value in teaching this text? Do you have to teach this-why? The Great Gatsby is a widely taught text. Click image above to view highlights from the chat!
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