First and foremost, juniors should focus on reading and learning the lessons from Fitzgerald's novel. Along with Gatsby, juniors must understand that the American dream is an illusion. Document A states, "the mythic figure who pursues and fulfills his dream of someone like Jay Gatsby" (Donahue Document A). Gatsby is seen as larger-than-life because he achieved the dream of a nobody to a somebody. Fitzgerald’s reason for putting Gastby’s upbringing into the story is that it allows juniors to understand ambition and hard work as critical components for success. Although chasing after wealth and status isn’t ideal, teaching oneself to be successful will help one achieve great things. Fitzgerald’s description of Gatsby’s party also references the