Overview of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby

I provided a comprehensive overview of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby. This overview includes:

Key Characters: Brief descriptions of the main characters, including Jay Gatsby, Nick Carraway, Daisy Buchanan, Tom Buchanan, and Jordan Baker.
Central Themes: A discussion of the novel’s major themes, such as the American Dream, social class, lost innocence, the Jazz Age, love and desire, and the illusion of happiness.
Setting and Context: An explanation of the historical and social context of the novel, including the Roaring Twenties, Prohibition, and the setting of Long Island.
Key Quotes: Significant quotes from the novel that illustrate its themes and characters.
Literary Devices: A discussion of the literary devices used in the novel, such as symbolism, narration, flashback, irony, and imagery.
This summary is designed to help GCSE students understand the novel’s key elements and prepare for exams or essays.