Why Everyone In An American Classroom Should Read the Great Gatsby A extremely common question from high school students is “why should we spend our time reading old books and plays from a stupid list; especially, when there are more important things are going on in life and school? The reason why specific books are included on reading list is simple. Generally literature includes aspects that helps individuals increase their understanding of written works and why they’re important; but to be included on a reading list, a novel must specific meet specific criteria to prove its worthiness. While there is a gamut of criteria used to judge whether a novel belongs on a list or not, I believe the four following criteria are extremely critical
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Shortly after the novel beings, Nick introduces the reader to two very important characters: his cousin, Daisy Buchanan; and her husband, Tom Buchanan. The Buchanans live on the more upscale side of Long Island called the East Egg, while Nick lives on the slightly less upscale West Egg, which sits across the bay from its twin town. Soon Nick becomes intrigued by his neighbor Mr. Jay Gatsby, a wealthy and mysterious man. Nick quickly finds out Mr. Gatsby spends his evenings looking at green light across the bay, while rowdy parties partake at his mansion. In the next part of the novel, Tom introduces Nick to his married mistress, named Myrtle. Her husband, George, is working class man and is oblivious to his wife's extramarital activities. Moving along in the story, Gatsby reveals to Nick that he and Daisy were in love before he went away to the war and she married Tom, after a severe incident of cold feet. Gatsby wants Daisy back, and he instructs Nick to help him stage an "accidental" reuniting. Nick accomplishes the plan; and everything works perfectly until Tom meets Gatsby, and begins investigating their relationship. The novel is wrapped up with a big scene, when Tom fights with Gatsby over who gets to be with Daisy; in short, this ruins Gatsby’s chances with Daisy. While driving home Tom's mistress, Myrtle, is struck and killed by Gatsby's
Shortly after the novel beings, Nick introduces the reader to two very important characters: his cousin, Daisy Buchanan; and her husband, Tom Buchanan. The Buchanans live on the more upscale side of Long Island called the East Egg, while Nick lives on the slightly less upscale West Egg, which sits across the bay from its twin town. Soon Nick becomes intrigued by his neighbor Mr. Jay Gatsby, a wealthy and mysterious man. Nick quickly finds out Mr. Gatsby spends his evenings looking at green light across the bay, while rowdy parties partake at his mansion. In the next part of the novel, Tom introduces Nick to his married mistress, named Myrtle. Her husband, George, is working class man and is oblivious to his wife's extramarital activities. Moving along in the story, Gatsby reveals to Nick that he and Daisy were in love before he went away to the war and she married Tom, after a severe incident of cold feet. Gatsby wants Daisy back, and he instructs Nick to help him stage an "accidental" reuniting. Nick accomplishes the plan; and everything works perfectly until Tom meets Gatsby, and begins investigating their relationship. The novel is wrapped up with a big scene, when Tom fights with Gatsby over who gets to be with Daisy; in short, this ruins Gatsby’s chances with Daisy. While driving home Tom's mistress, Myrtle, is struck and killed by Gatsby's