Additional Info:

1. Difficulty Level: Medium to Difficult

2. Grade level: 11

3. CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages): B2 (Upper Intermediate)

4. CCSS Standard/Strand: RL.1, RL.2, RL.3

   This worksheet is based on “The Great Gatsby” and it is designed to help students analyze character development and themes in literature with a focus on textual evidence. 

This worksheet, “Analyzing Character Development and Themes,” offers a guided literary analysis of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Through five structured activities, students examine how character development reinforces the novel’s central themes.

Key Components:

• Character Analysis: Students track key character traits and how they evolve across the text using an organized chart.

• Theme Exploration: Focuses on major themes such as the American Dream, disillusionment, and the corruption of idealism.

• Character Interactions & Arcs: Activities analyze how relationships (e.g., Daisy and Tom) and the protagonist’s tragic arc reflect broader thematic ideas.

• Character Comparison: Students compare figures like Daisy Buchanan and Jordan Baker to explore societal expectations and gender roles.

The worksheet also includes reflective quotations to support critical thinking and a complete answer key for instructional use.