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5th January Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Glamour, Mystery, and the Roaring Twenties


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Today's episode is about The Great Gatsby one of the most loved books in the UK. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Check your understanding

  1. What is the setting of "The Great Gatsby," and what era does the novel immerse readers in?

  2. Who is the narrator of the story, and how does his perspective shape the unfolding events in the novel?

  3. Describe the character of Jay Gatsby and the key elements that make him an enigmatic figure in the narrative.

  4. Share one iconic quote from "The Great Gatsby" and explain how it reflects the themes explored in the novel.

  5. Why does the article emphasise the relevance of Fitzgerald's exploration of wealth, class, and the American Dream in "The Great Gatsby" to contemporary readers?

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