Toxic masculinity within the great Gatsby
The basic outline for a lit theory analysis is as follows: Toxic masculinity within the great Gatsby
Intro para (3 sentences)
introduce book, tom and Gatsby relationship aswell as claim which is “The desire to become alpha-male using toxic masculinity displayed between Tom and Gatsby eventually led to conflict.”
Define your lit theory which is GENDER . Extensive background, founding, creators, applications etc.
Explore the passage of your choice using the lit theory (2 quotes from the passage itself). What is a claim the author is using and being expressed in the passage?
Excerp/ = chapter 7 of the great Gatsby tom vs jay gatsby
Explore one outside source whose claim you agree with on toxic masculinity within gatsby (outside sources are shown in the picture)
Closing Para

