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The Great Gatsby Character Quotations Handout

Directions: Use the checklist below to complete this handout and answer the questions.
Did you:
 Write the character’s name?
 Copy down the quote I gave you word-for-word?
Did you include the chapter and page numbers?
 Answer these interpretation questions in complete sentences.
o What do you think this quote means?
o What do you think this character is feeling? Explain why.
o What do you think this quote indicates about the character’s personality?
o Guess how this quote drives the plot. Can we infer anything from this quote that vies us insight about
this character in the novel?
 Write down 1-2 lines that add onto this character’s quote that reveal your ideas.
o For 2-points E.C: On the back of this handout you may also draw a picture that represents the quote.
Alternative options include a mini-skit, a poster, or a series of drawings (comic style) that includes
the quote and your creative conclusion. If you would like to use these options, ask me for directions.
Character Name: Quote: Interpretation: Creative Conclusion: