Question

Discuss: Think It Through, Talk It Out. Read the statement below and then decide whether you agree or disagree with it. Be prepared to support your opinion with details from the story "The Great Gatsby." Here’s your discussion prompt: It is possible to have "too much of a good thing."

A) Agree, with evidence from the story.
B) Agree, without evidence from the story.
C) Disagree, with evidence from the story.
D) Disagree, without evidence from the story.

Answer 1

I agree that it is possible to have 'too much of a good thing' in 'The Great Gatsby.'

Step-by-step explanation:

I agree with the statement that it is possible to have "too much of a good thing" in the story 'The Great Gatsby.' In the novel, the character Jay Gatsby believes that accumulating wealth and material possessions will ultimately lead to happiness, but he becomes consumed by his pursuit of wealth and status. This excessive pursuit of material wealth ultimately leads to his downfall and tragic demise. This example from the story provides evidence that having too much of a good thing can have negative consequences.