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Discuss to what extent his character deserves to be called ‘great.’ Is Fitzgerald being serious, or ironic? Discuss the presentation of his character, making a clear argument for your interpretation, making meaningful links to context and author’s purpose.

To what extent is Jay Gatsby ‘great’?

Discuss to what extent his character deserves to be called ‘great.’ Is Fitzgerald being serious, or ironic? Discuss the presentation of his character, making a clear argument for your interpretation, making meaningful links to context and author’s purpose. Your answer should mention;

prohibition
the emerging consumer culture
Fitzgerald’s commentary on the American Dream

What is the new energy source Grann sees on Osage land?Which Osage woman, who was noted as the wealthiest, was locked in her house, beaten and drugged by her husband?

Chapters 23-25 in Killers of the Flower Moon – multiple choice quiz

How long did the “Reign of Terror” last?

a.
3 years

b.
2 years

c.
4 years

d.
5 years

What is the new energy source Grann sees on Osage land?

a.
Wind farm

b.
Oil derricks

c.
Ethynol plants

d.
Solar farm

Who did Rosa Vaughan sue in civil court for embezzling money from her husband’s estate?

a.
James and David Shoun

b.
William Hale

c.
H. G. Burt

d.
Scott Mathis

Which Osage woman, who was noted as the wealthiest, was locked in her house, beaten and drugged by her husband?

a.
Mary Elkins

b.
Mary Lewis

c.
Sybil Bolton

d.
Hlu-ah-to-me

Who does Mary Jo Webb say provided the poison that killed countless Osage?

a.
Harve Freas

b.
Scott Mathis

c.
James and David Shoun

d.
William Hale

How did Paul Peace die?

a.
He was shot in the back of the head.

b.
His house was blown up

c.
He was killed in a hit-and-run car accident

d.
He was poisoned.

After looking through the records, who does Grann suspect killed Charles Whitehorn?

a.
William Hale, David Shoun, and James Shoun

b.
Hattie Whitehead, LeRoy Smitherman, and Minnie Savage

c.
William Hale, Bryan Burkhart, and Ernest Burkhart

d.
Bryan Burkhart, Kelsie Morrison, and William Hale

In a letter written from jail in 1931, what did William Hale refer to himself as?

a.
The savior of the Osage

b.
The devil

c.
A broken man

d.
A true friend to the Osage

Which two murders does Grann note remain unsolved, the killers getting off “scot-free”?

a.
Charles Whitehorn and William Stepson

b.
W. W. Vaughan and Barney McBride

c.
Bill and Rita Smith’s

d.
Lizzie (Mollie’s mother) and Minnie (Mollie’s sister)

Whose murder did Grann learn about in the Pawhuska library?

a.
Charles Whitehorn

b.
Minnie Brown

c.
Anna Burkhart

d.
Mary DeNoya-Bellieu-Lewis

 How do you relate to the story? Do you relate to any of the characters in particular? Did you make any predictions while you were reading this story? Did they come true?

Questions to consider:

Why is this a favorite book of yours? Explain your reasons.

What did you learn from reading this book?

How do you relate to the story? Do you relate to any of the characters in particular?

How is this story relevant? Why does it matter?

How does this story make you feel?

What is your favorite part? Why?

What do you like or dislike about the characters?

Do any of the characters remind you of anyone you know?

Does this story have any weak points? What do you think is missing in the story or needs to be developed better?

Did you make any predictions while you were reading this story? Did they come true?

Were there any parts you didn’t understand?

Were there parts that triggered strong emotions? Anger? Sadness? Excitement? Surprise? Fear? Joy? Disgust? Anticipation?
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 What is the significance of your essay? Why should readers care about what you have written?. How can you capitalize on your strengths and improve on your weaknesses in future essays?

Informative Essay
Questions

What is the significance of your essay? Why should readers care about what you have written?. How can you capitalize on your strengths and improve on your weaknesses in future essays?

What is the filmmaker trying to communicate? What is the narrative of this filmic example? try to define what you believe to be “femininity”?

The major focus of your paper should be to discuss the representation of femininity in mainstream Hollywood film. You are asked to relate this issue to the media text (movie), Pitch Perfect. What does it tell us about a specific film genre and about American culture in general?

At the beginning of your analysis state the “message” of the scene or sequence. What is the filmmaker trying to communicate? What is the narrative of this filmic example? try to define what you believe to be “femininity”?

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