How do we construct identity through our actions, interests, values and beliefs? 

What is the relationship between nature and American identity?

What does it mean to be a rebel? 

What is the relationship between self and society? 

What is success? 

To what extent is community essential to happiness?

What happens when belief systems of societies and individuals come into conflict?

When should an individual take a stand in opposition to an individual or a larger group?

When is it appropriate to challenge the beliefs or values of society?

When a person’s individual choices are in direct conflict with his/her society, what are the consequences?

What is our responsibility in developing an understanding of mental health and how does the development of that knowledge impact the way we interact with people and information?

In the face of adversity, what causes individuals to prevail?

In what ways do our experiences and biases impact our understanding of the world around us?

How does an individual's point of view affect the way they deal with conflict or change?

How do personal experiences shape our view of others?

In what way does bias and/or perspective influence your understanding and personal attitude toward the characters in Gatsby?

How do decisions and actions of characters reveal their personalities?