Brian Hannon's AP English Literature class at Hayfield Secondary School creatively engages students by comparing The Great Gatsby with the movie Parasite. Both narratives address class disparity and social mobility. Hannon uses 'The Great Gatsby Curve' to highlight contemporary economic issues, prompting students to make personal connections with the text. While students acknowledge themes of wealth inequality, they are more drawn to the drama, romances, and character relationships within the plot. Similarly, Amy Goldman, who has taught the novel for nearly two decades, observes that students remain captivated by the story's affairs and conflicts, indicating a timeless appeal.
"Gatsby is one of those books that still holds a presence because of its thematic similarities to what's going on today, in terms of the economy."
"They are far more interested in the romance and the tea of the novel," she said, observing that her students have always reacted strongly to the drama.
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