While students in Jamaica High School might think that “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald is another boring book which is required to read in their English classes, this book received a successful response and recognition from many resources.
A recent New York Times article talks about a girl who immigrated from China and became inspired after reading “The Great Gatsby”. Her green light which stands for hope was to get in Harvard University. This book not only inspired Jinzhao Wang but it also touched the hearts of many in Jamaica High School.
“Its interesting because it shows the freedom the people created for themselves by showing how they’re partying and their sense of fashion,” states junior Corean Saliard, in Mr. Cohen’s English class. This wasn’t the only notable response from the book. Many gateway juniors are reading this book and are enjoying it. Many people believe this book set up new goals and hopes for them.
Although there are students who have given up even before they’ve read the book. “I’ve just started to read this book and from the cover I noted this would be just another boring book,” said junior, Beena Khemai.
When asked how teachers feel about students not reading the required books from the English department, Mr. Hertz, a math teacher said “Some books might not be relevant to people’s opinion during this time of their lives, however students should read the book that is required from the department of education to expand their vocabulary.”
However, students can learn more then just hope and inspiration. Junior Philipnary Thuyamany said, “It’s a really good book because it’s taking place during the era of 1920 so I know what happened during that time.”
3 comments:
I loved the article. The comments were great and as far as I've read, the book is very interesting.
i liked the article but you could try to add a little more detail of why this book is so enjoyable studnets.
smart topic...Jamaica relevant...good quotes.
...don't forget to capitaliza DOE and Gateway.
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