Gatsby(教案).ppt

The story deals symbolically with the failure of the American Dream. It is the story of a young mans search for his ideal of love. It also is a story of what the young man must do to win that love before he discovers that it is not worth having. The novel is always compared to Fitzgerald’s life. Gatsby struggle for money, Daisy, fame, but ends sadly Ruined by lover Daisy and wealthy people around Fitzgerald Struggle for money Zelda Spoil time on parties Tortured by lover Zelda Ruined by alcohol and corrupt life Do you think Gatsby deserves to be called “the great”? It is complicated to say Gatsby deserves to be “great” or not. For one thing, Gatsby’s capacity to dream makes him “great”. Gatsby was ambitious, hardworking, generous and passionate. He was so extremely loyal to his love and Daisy that he could do anything to get Daisy back: he did shady business to earn money and social position; he threw luxurious parties just to draw Daisy’s attention; he could take the blame for a death that he did not cause. Gatsby never gave up his idealistic dream while striving for material joy. Gatsby kept on making efforts to balance the both sides. In this respect, he is great. For another thing, Gatsby never realized that Daisy wasn’t the girl he loved anymore. He is not so wise and he can not see the people clearly. Gatsby was so innocent that he staked everything on his dreams, not realizing that his dreams are unworthy of him. In this respect, He wasn’t sober enough to be great. What does Gatsby’s Schedule reveal about him and how does it relate to the American Dream?The schedule is a reflection of Gatsby’s determination and ambition. It reveals that he is hard on himself inpursuit of his goal—to be an upper- class man. On one hand, we can know that he is persistent in pursuing his American Dream-- to attain wealth and happiness through his struggle. On the other hand, he is too idealistic and naive. He tries his best to make