It's that time of year again for my 11th graders to learn all about F. Scott Fitzgerald. The Great Gatsby is definitely my favorite novel to teach. Fitzgerald's gift of language is amazing, and I love the 1974 version of the film.Here are some pics from the film, and of course some trivia. What do you think of the novel and/or film?--Originally, Truman Capote was the screenwriter, and his draft included making Nick a homosexual and Jordan Baker a vindictive lesbian. Capote was fired, and ... Continue Reading