B. III, I, II
The correct order for the paragraphs in a literary analysis essay should establish the context, introduce the argument, and then provide detailed analysis. Here’s the logical order:
1. Paragraph III: Establishes the context and introduces the topic of the analysis (the dangers of excess wealth in "The Great Gatsby").
2. Paragraph I: Provides detailed analysis with examples from the novel to support the argument (sensory overload, shadowy characters, and Gatsby’s mysteriousness).
3. Paragraph II: Concludes by tying the analysis to the broader message and its relevance to modern readers.