FRQ 1: Theme AnalysisChoose a central theme in either Hamlet or The Great Gatsby. Write an essay in which you explore how the author develops this theme throughout the work. Consider the use of symbolism, key character interactions, and significant events. Use evidence from the text to support your argument.
FRQ 2: Character DevelopmentIn Hamlet or The Great Gatsby, a central character undergoes significant development or transformation. Analyze how this character changes over the course of the work and how these changes contribute to the overall meaning of the text. Discuss the author’s choices in portraying this transformation.
FRQ 3: SymbolismBoth Hamlet and The Great Gatsby make extensive use of symbolism to deepen the narrative. Choose one prominent symbol from either text and write an essay analyzing its role in the story. How does the symbol contribute to the text's themes and the reader’s understanding of the characters?
FRQ 4: Authorial Choices and Their EffectsAuthors make deliberate choices to shape their narratives. In either Hamlet or The Great Gatsby, analyze how the author’s use of narrative structure, point of view, or setting contributes to the work’s overall meaning. How do these elements influence the reader's perception of the characters and themes?
FRQ 5: The Role of ConflictConflict is a driving force in both Hamlet and The Great Gatsby. Write an essay in which you analyze how a particular conflict (internal or external) reveals deeper aspects of a central character and contributes to the work’s themes. Use specific evidence from the text to support your argument.
FRQ 6: Tragic Flaws and DownfallsBoth Hamlet and Jay Gatsby are often considered tragic figures. Write an essay analyzing the tragic flaw of one of these characters and how it leads to their eventual downfall. Discuss how their downfall contributes to the overall message of the work.
FRQ 2: Character DevelopmentIn Hamlet or The Great Gatsby, a central character undergoes significant development or transformation. Analyze how this character changes over the course of the work and how these changes contribute to the overall meaning of the text. Discuss the author’s choices in portraying this transformation.
FRQ 3: SymbolismBoth Hamlet and The Great Gatsby make extensive use of symbolism to deepen the narrative. Choose one prominent symbol from either text and write an essay analyzing its role in the story. How does the symbol contribute to the text's themes and the reader’s understanding of the characters?
FRQ 4: Authorial Choices and Their EffectsAuthors make deliberate choices to shape their narratives. In either Hamlet or The Great Gatsby, analyze how the author’s use of narrative structure, point of view, or setting contributes to the work’s overall meaning. How do these elements influence the reader's perception of the characters and themes?
FRQ 5: The Role of ConflictConflict is a driving force in both Hamlet and The Great Gatsby. Write an essay in which you analyze how a particular conflict (internal or external) reveals deeper aspects of a central character and contributes to the work’s themes. Use specific evidence from the text to support your argument.
FRQ 6: Tragic Flaws and DownfallsBoth Hamlet and Jay Gatsby are often considered tragic figures. Write an essay analyzing the tragic flaw of one of these characters and how it leads to their eventual downfall. Discuss how their downfall contributes to the overall message of the work.