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Which of the following is NOT part of ‘character’?

Think about books that you have read recently.
Write down information about a main or minor character.
Use the list above to help you.

Read chapter 1 of 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott-Fiztgerald.
https://ebooks.adelaide.edu.au/
Describe and make notes on the characters that we meet.

Read the rest of the book (click on each chapter) and choose one of these questions to answer about character.
The Great Gatsby

  1. Discuss Gatsby’s character, as Nick understands him throughout the novel.
    What makes Gatsby “great”?
  2. What is Nick like as a narrator? Is he a reliable storyteller, or does his version of events seem suspect?
    How do his qualities as a character affect his narration?