Question

you follow a book reviewer who hosts a virtual read-along through their blog. each month, they choose a theme and a book that goes along with it. sometimes, they ask their followers for suggestions on what book to read next.
this month, the blogger has decided to focus on the theme of the american dream, or the idea that anyone can make it in america through hard work.
based on the mini descriptions of each novel, which novel would be best for this month’s read-along?
○ dune, a sci-fi epic about politics and ecology on a distant desert planet
○ the great gatsby, a novel whose narrator moves to new york city to gain financial and social status
○ 1984, a dystopian novel about limiting freedom and individuality
○ the stranger, a novel in which the main character is indifferent to society and his place in it

Explanation:

To determine the best novel for the "American Dream" theme (anyone can succeed in America through hard work), we analyze each option:

• Dune: Focuses on politics/ecology on a desert planet, not related to the American Dream.
• The Great Gatsby: The narrator moves to NYC to gain financial/social status, aligning with the idea of striving for success in America (core of the American Dream).
• 1984: About limiting freedom, not related to the American Dream.
• The Stranger: About a character’s indifference to society, not related to the American Dream.

Answer:

B. The Great Gatsby, a novel whose narrator moves to New York City to gain financial and social status