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 the book, tom, and Gatsby’s relationship as well 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?
Excerpt/ = 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