Give your students a complete, exam-focused guide to The Great Gatsby for the Leaving Certificate Comparative Study. Designed specifically for Higher Level English, this student-friendly textbook takes Fitzgerald’s classic novel through all four comparative modes: Cultural Context, Literary Genre, Theme or Issue, and General Vision and Viewpoint.

This resource is ideal for classroom teaching, independent study, revision, and essay preparation. Rather than focusing on one specific text combination, it is partner-agnostic, meaning students can use it alongside any other comparative texts on their course.

What’s Included?

• A clear overview of the novel, its plot, characters, themes, and context.
• Detailed chapters for all four comparative modes.
• Guidance on approaching comparative questions and building comparative paragraphs.
• Close analysis of key scenes, quotations, themes, symbols, and techniques.
• Sample comparative paragraphs showing students how to structure high-quality responses.
• Exam-focused advice and practical writing tips throughout.
• Comparison grids for each mode, helping students organise notes across all three comparative texts.
• Original exam-style practice questions for revision and classwork.

Why Teachers Love It

This resource bridges the gap between text knowledge and exam performance. It repeatedly models the comparative skills students need, helping them move beyond plot summary and towards analytical, comparative writing. The structured grids and worked examples make it particularly useful for revision and exam preparation.

Suitable For

Leaving Certificate English (Higher Level)
Comparative Study
Fifth Year and Sixth Year students
Classroom teaching, homework, revision, and exam preparation

A comprehensive, practical, and highly accessible companion that helps students develop confidence in analysing The Great Gatsby and applying their knowledge effectively in the Comparative Study section of the Leaving Certificate examination.

Pairs with the companion Teacher Guide (sold separately) — buy both in the bundle and save.