The Great Gatsby & Their Eyes Were Watching God
Comparison Essay
Compare and contrast Fitzgerald's and Hurston's portrayal of dreams in their novels, The Great Gatsby and Their Eyes Were Watching God. How are Gatsby and Janie's dreams different and similar? How do men achieve their dreams differently than women do? Do Gatsby and/or Janie achieve their dreams? What does each author say through these dreams and their characters' attainment or lack of attainment of these dreams? Use direct quotations from both novels and develop your ideas. See the sample outlines for ideas.
Due Dates
First Draft: Friday 9/18
Second Draft: Tuesday 9/22
Final Draft: