Submitted by: Ashley Powell
Generally, what inspires you to read?
I usually read when I want to be informed about something or when I want to escape reality.
When did you first read The Great Gatsby?
I first read this in 11th grade for my honors English class.
How did you come to read this book?
I had to read it for class, but I re-read it when a friend couldn't sell it back to the book store. She knew it was my favorite so she gave it to me.
Why has this book inspired you the most?
It allows you to see the human aspect of each character. It makes you see how money and notoriety can have many pitfalls.
In reading this book, how has your life been influenced or changed?
It made me strive for happiness and appreciate my own simple life. I stopped focusing on money and materials.
