A-level English Text Guide - The Great Gatsby ISBN: 9781847626684

Between these covers lies everything that students need to write cracking essays about F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby (except a pen and some paper). There are whole sections on analysing the characters, themes, language techniques and critical context, plus a synopsis and chapter-by-chapter breakdown of the plot. There’s loads of advice on planning essays specifically about The Great Gatsby, and the material they need is all at their fingertips thanks to an indispensable index, glossary and key quotes section. To set the scene, the book’s packed full of photos from film and theatre productions, and there are practice questions throughout to help students focus on the key points — it’s truly Great, Gatsby!