The Great Gatsby Movie vs Book: What Changed and Why It Matters

Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby (2013) is a visually stunning adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, but how closely does it follow the source material? In this video, I go through the story chronologically and highlight the most memorable and distinct differences between the original book and the film, from character portrayals and plot changes to symbolism, tone, and narrative choices. This breakdown isn’t meant as a critique of the movie, i love both the film and the movie equally. Both the novel and the film succeed in different ways, and the changes made for the screen were often intentional creative decisions. Instead, this video explores how stories evolve when they move from page to screen, and why The Great Gatsby continues to resonate nearly a century later. Spoilers for both the novel and the 2013 film!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #TheGreatGatsby #BookVsMovie #FilmAdaptation #LiteratureAnalysis #FScottFitzgerald #BazLuhrmann #ClassicLiterature #EnglishClass #APLiterature #MovieAnalysis #Symbolism #AmericanLiterature