The Great Gatsby Transformation Quotes

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Theme: The theme of this book is change and transformation. This quote shows how the theme is present in the book,“I always thought I could only do things with you, that you made me more interesting. But I guess I was wrong. Honestly, I pulled some of this stuff out of my butt. You would have been proud. I’m still me... but at least I know I’m capable of doing some things on my own now.” (pg. 320) This quote is an example of the theme because it shows how Ginny has coped with her aunt's death and changed and moved on.

Setting: The setting of the book is the summer before Ginny starts her senior year of high school and it is set mainly in Europe. This quote shows where the setting of the book is, “The street was jammed full of real London

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