<p>All skills can be improved. Just because you aren’t good at the comprehension part now doesn’t mean that you’re consigned to surface-skimming for the rest of your days. There are plenty of courses, tutoring things, online resources, etc. to help you get better. Also, I facepalm you as well for your Gatsby essay. However. Learn from your mistakes and talk to your teacher about this whole thing. </p>
<p>If you just wanted to rant and I’m intruding with my reality 
feel free to ignore me.</p>