The Great Gatsby is an iconic novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, first published in 1925. It explores the themes of decadence, idealism, and resistance to change.
The novel tells the story of Jay Gatsby and his obsession with the American dream and Daisy Buchanan, a wealthy married woman. Fitzgerald paints a portrait of the Roaring Twenties with its social upheaval and excess. This was a time that would soon end with the crash of 1929.
The Great Gatsby continues to be read by millions around the world and has been adapted into several films over the years.
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Instructions
To play this The Great Gatsby word search game, find all the words hidden in the grid of letters. The words may be placed on the grid horizontally, vertically, diagonally, or even backward. Words with a space or dash will be shown as a single word.
To start playing, look for one of the words listed on the top of the puzzle. Then use your eyes to scan across and down each row of letters looking for matches. When you spot a match, drag your mouse across the word. Of course, use your finger if you are on a mobile phone. Once you've found all the words in the list, Enjoy this moment of satisfaction and take pride in your achievement!
Word List
- Daisy: Gatsby's love interest
- Gatsby: main character of the book
- Green Light: symbol of hope for Gatsby
- Mansion: where Gatsby lives
- Myrtle: woman from Long Island
- Nick: narrator of the story
- Party: events thrown by Gatsby
- Wealthy: describing Gatsby's lifestyle
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