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=**“A Great Gatsby” for __The Great Gatsby__!**=

**Main Role**: Jay Gatsby (Real Name: James Gatz)
===**Background of Jay Gatsby**: A young (mid 30’s) millionaire who has grown wealthy through organized crime, including the distribution of illegal alcohol (time period during Prohibition and the “Jazz Age”). Born in an impoverished society in North Dakota, Jay Gatsby yearned for wealth and sophistication. His main motivation to achieve wealth revolves around Daisy Buchanan, whom he encountered before leaving to fight World War I in 1917. Jay Gatsby lies to Dairy about his past, to convince her that he is the perfect candidate for her husband.=== ===After the war, Jay Gatsby studies at Oxford to gain an education. Once discovering that Daisy has married Tom Buchanan, his only goal is to win her heart back through his riches and formal parties in his lavish mansion located on West Egg (Long Island, New York). The ending results in tragedy, with Gatsby losing both Daisy and his own life.=== ===Expected of Actor: //Mandatory to understand Gatsby’s nostalgic love towards Daisy.// Gatsby is defined mainly by his obsession with Daisy. Gatsby’s introduction is made throughout the first few chapters, but his actual role doesn’t make an appearance until Nick (the narrator of the story) stumbles upon Gatsby during one of his parties. Gatsby must be as mysterious as the people of West and East egg make him out to be. Gatsby should be considered the opposite of Tom. Tom is considered the “bad guy”, preventing Daisy and Gatsby from loving each other.=== ===Gatsby’s role is extremely important to the movie as it is to the novel. __The Great Gatsby__ is ranked as one of the best novels of all time. It has become a standard text in high schools and colleges around the globe, which means the movie debut will be huge. Gatsby must be a role that fits Fitzgerald’s audiences. Reading and understanding Gatsby’s character may help with the audition. It is suggested to read in detail __The Great Gatsby__, although not mandatory.=== ===//If you believe you could be a substantial candidate for this part, please click on This Link to fill out a quick and easy application for audition. Audition applications will be accepted anytime before February 7, 2009. Thank you and good luck!//===

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//**Reflection:** This help wanted ad incorporates detailed information about Gatsby’s character for actors who wish to audition for that part. This detail shows that the directors/producers are searching for the perfect actor (or “A Great Gatsby”) who can perform his character flawlessly and coherently. The background of Jay Gatsby, what is expected of the actor, and the importance of the part shows the actors exactly what is needed of them. This is important because Gatsby is a very complex character. The help wanted ad also suggests reading and possibly re-reading the actual novel, so the actors can have a much more in-depth analysis of the mysterious great Gatsby. The purpose of this help wanted ad also gives the readers a better understanding of Gatsby, highlighting his obsession with Daisy Buchanan and other important events that occurred in Gatsby’s life, resulting in his fame, fortune, and eventual death. - Kaitlyn Lattanze //