1. Warming up by taking a spin on the color wheel
- With your partner, choose any TWO of the following colors to analyze in The Great Gatsby: Green, yellow/gold, white, grey, or blue
- Using a web, free associate on each color (one at a time). What emotions/ ideas/ objects/ temperature, etc. do you associate with this color?
- Bolster your web by looking up the symbolic and/or cultural significance of your colors. Add a few more meanings to your webs. This website's pretty good.
- Find as many passages as you can from Chapters 1-4 in The Great Gatsby that mention your color. Add them to your webs by connecting them to the meanings they relate to.
- Lastly, look at the cover of your book. Pick ONE of your colors and examine where and how it appears on the cover. Revisit your blog post on the cover of the book and add to it by offering new a statement about the significance of the color on the cover and in the book.
2. Celebrating a few highlights from Tuesday's discussion
3. Enjoying a fishbowl discussion of The Great Gatsby, Chapter 4
HW:
1. If you fell behind in the reading or blogging (Chapters 2, 3, and 4), remember that you have until the end of the day tomorrow to catch up.
2. Please read Chapter 5 and complete your blog by Tuesday, March 21.
What do you think Gatsby said in the letter to Daisy?
ReplyDeleteIt might have been a note just saying that he had missed her
DeleteMany people would write letters confessing there true feelings for people they love before they would die.
DeleteWhat is Gatsby's obsession with Daisy?
ReplyDeleteI think that Gatsby is obsessed with Daisy because they were in love at one point.
DeleteI think Daisy holds a special place in Gatsby's heart. I think besides her being his last love before going to war, she might have taught him some important lessons in life.
DeleteI think that Gatsby is obsessed with getting Daisy back and trying to show her that if she was with him she could be rich.
DeleteGatsby and Daisy were in love before he went to war.
DeleteIs what Gatsby said about his life true, and if it isn't then would that even matter?
ReplyDeleteIt probably doesn't matter, his past is so shrouded in mystery that no one really cares about him enough to find out the truth about it.
DeleteGatsby is a very mysterious character and does not tell people much about him. There is still a lot to know about him with the rest of the book still to read. I think it is possible that he lied about some parts of his life.
DeleteAlso, who raised Gatsby if his whole family died when he was younger?
ReplyDeleteI think that Gatsby might have had to go live with a friend. Do we know if he was off at war when they died?
DeleteI think Gatsby may have stayed with a relative. Like an aunt or uncle.
DeleteI think he raised himself. Also maybe the author made him raise himself on purpose so he would seem more significant as a person
DeleteI agree with Andrew. I think that he might have also raised himself witch is why he is so observant about everything.
DeleteI feel like he either had to learn to take care of himself or maybe he was raised and accepted by a friend's family.
Delete"We passed a barrier of dark trees" Page 80 Why do shadows play such a big part in this book?
ReplyDeleteI think the thing about shadows is that they always follow you, maybe this is a symbol that something is following Gatsby that he cant keep running away from
DeleteDo you believe all of Gatsby's stories about his past?
ReplyDeletenope
DeleteNick does talk about how he noticed a pattern of Gatsby lying from noticing the same trait in Jordan, even with the medal and picture of him at Oxford can Nick really trust him with all of his life shrouded in mystery?
DeleteIt's hard to figure out at this point if he's more of a hero or a villain. I think Nick, even after the fact, is still trying to figure this out.
DeleteNo, but they aren't all fake because Daisy knows the he went to war so that one is probably true.
DeleteNo, the stories are too vague and far-fetched.
DeleteI think that we have to wait and find out more stories from other people to see if they say the same thing that Gatsby says.
DeleteWhy is Nick keeping a list of all the people who were at Gatsby's party?
ReplyDeletePerhaps he is trying to find a pattern of who comes and goes. Maybe Nick is trying to find out why all these people come to these parties
DeleteMaybe Nick is keeping a list of people at Gatsby's party because he was looking for someone that he knew.
DeleteOn page 79 Nick and Jordan are talking about if Daisy wants to meet with Gatsby and Jordan says "She's not to know about it. Gatsby doesn't want her to know. You're just supposed to invite her to tea." Why does Gatsby not want daisy to know?
ReplyDeletemaybe give an element of surprise
Delete" 'He's a bootlegger said the young ladies,...' " Page 61. I was sort of confused about this little passage. Were the young ladies talking about Gatsby being a bootlegger?
ReplyDeleteThe book takes place during the Prohibition (selling of alcohol was illegal). You could make a lot of money illegally selling underground liquor; some people think this is how Gatsby came into his wealth.
DeleteDo you think Gatsby is a liar? Maybe even a sociopath?
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I would call him a sociopath but he probably has lied about things to make himself seem more interesting.
DeleteNick says to Gatsby: "I don't like mysteries." If this is true, why is he so interested in mystery-laden Gatsby?
ReplyDeleteI think it's because he made a connection with Gatsby and now he wants the truth rather than stories told at a party.
DeleteI think Gatsby seems very confident and happy on the outside, but deep down he's very insecure and it seems like the only thing he really wants in life is Daisy.
ReplyDeleteMaybe Daisy is the reason why he stands on the marble steps looking over the crowd in the hope of seeing her, Daisy could also be the reason why he doesn't drink because he doesn't want to make a fool out of himself.
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ReplyDelete"All right, old sport"(pg. 68). I know this is a simple quote, but my question is why does Gatsby use that nickname so much? That might be like the lingo back then, but no one else seems to use that term except Gatsby.
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DeleteOn page 73 it Gatsby says, ""Meyer Wolfsheim? No, he's a gambler." Gatsby hesitated, then added coolly: "He's the man who fixed the World's Series back in 1919."" Do you think that this could be part of where Gatsby got his money?
ReplyDeleteI think there are a couple ways he would have gotten his money from. He could have inherited his family's money and used that to gamble and make more money.
DeleteWhat did Gatsby and his family do to achieve the wealth they have now?
ReplyDeleteLike Ms. Leclaire said in a comment above she said that the book takes place during the prohibition (which I didn't know) and some people believe that they got wealthy by selling liquor illegally underground.
DeleteI feel like the wealth from his family might be a lie and he got all the money through doing shady things like selling things illegally.
Deleteon page 78-79. it talks about why Gatsby bought the house right next to nick because he wanted to be invited to his house while Daisy was there and also because he wanted her to see his magnificent house. Do you think this is a good idea or is it over the top to get Daisy's attention?
ReplyDeleteI think that is an idea that popped into his mind to get Daisy's attention is a good idea I don't think so but maybe he is desperate.
DeleteTo answer Andrew's question from the inner circle, "From what you have seen so far, do you think Gatsby is a good person?". I think that he is a good guy, war hero, but I think that he is hiding something from everyone. Something mysterious about him
ReplyDeleteI agree I think we are starting to figure out what he is hiding.
DeleteI agree with this. It would appear that he is at least a respectful and polite person, but it remains to be seen whether he is "good."
DeleteIs Gatsby a good or great man?
ReplyDeleteYes--important question. To what extent is the title authentic, and to what extent is it ironic? I still have trouble answering this question.
DeleteI think he could be considered great, but also there could be a bias. This book was "written" by Nick and he loved Gatsby, knowing him very personally. Maybe there is a bias there but to his peers, Gatsby was great
Deleteand no one would be interested in a book called "The Good Gatsby"
DeleteI think the people that go to his parties would say that he is a great man, but those who are close to him such as Mr. Wolfsheim wouldn't call him great, such as on page 71 "Fine fellow isn't he? handsome to look at and a perfect gentleman." Mr. Wolfsheim had know him for awhile and yet he wouldn't regard Gatsby as great.
DeleteOn page 61, Fitzgerald writes, "But I can still read the gray names, and they will give you a better impression than my generalities of those who accepted Gatsby's hospitality and paid him the subtle tribute of knowing nothing whatever about him." Why does Fitzgerald include the adjective "gray"? What does he imply about the people who go to Gatsby's house?
ReplyDeleteI think he is saying that the people who come are not important to the world or the path of Gatsby's life.
DeleteI was struck by what tragic, horrible lives the guests had (in that list at the beginning of Chapter 4). I got the feeling that they were drawn to Gatsby's house simply because the drinking, the lavish lifestyle, the mystery, etc. offered them an escape from their lives.
DeleteThat's very interesting, Mrs. Leclaire. I like your description of their lives and I think on a deeper level it also means that they aren't really important people. Grey is a very bland color so what I interpreted is that he used the adjective to describe them as boring. If he would've used an adjective like "vibrant", I would've implied that they had something to offer in Gatsby's life instead of just using him for his parties.
DeleteDo you think that Daisy know what Gatsby is trying to do or not?
ReplyDeleteAs this was already said in the inner circle I have a couple questions to add. On page 78 Jordan says, "Gatsby bought that house so that Daisy would be just across the bay." Why is Gatsby so drawn and obsessed with Daisy and how long has he known Daisy? Did he know her before she was married?
ReplyDeleteMaybe Daisy and Gatsby knew each other from their past and they don't really realize it.
DeleteHe has known Daisy before he went to war because they dated before that. Yes they dated for a little before he went to war and I think that he knows that Daisy is married but I don't think he wants to accept that.
DeleteDuring the first fishbowl, we drew a lot of connections between Gatsby and Fitzgerald. Now in this fishbowl, we are talking about things like Gatsby possibly killing his family. Do we still think Gatsby is the ideal version of Fitzgerald? If so, how does all of this mystery that Gatsby gives off compare to Fitzgerald's life?
ReplyDeleteDo you think that Gatsby's chances of winning Daisy back are better because Tom is having an affair?
ReplyDeleteI think his chances are definitely better at winning Daisy back. I say this because it seemed like before the wedding when she was crying about the letter, she realized that she actually loved Gatsby instead of Tom.
DeleteYes and no... Yes because this shows that Tom is not loyal to Daisy. But also no because if Daisy is afraid of Tom she might stay with him out of fear.
DeleteI think that Gatsby has a very small chance but Tom can't tell Daisy about the affair because she will probably leave him.
DeleteI think that it can go both ways, the first way is she rejects Gatsby to stay faithful to her marriage, but on the other hand if she found out about the affair she could be persuaded to start seeing Gatsby again.
DeleteDo you think that a secret behind Gatsby's family played a role in Daisy and Gatsby's relationship?
ReplyDeleteI think daisy will be kind of shocked and maybe mad, considering the fact that Jordan told Nick to not tell daisy Gatsby would show up
ReplyDeleteI think Daisy is going to be happy and surprised to her long lost lover. It makes sense why she knew so much about him in the beginning of the book!
ReplyDeleteBut if you lost your lover and then he just showed back up in your life unannounced and secretively don't you think you'd be a little bit skeptical or maybe even angry at them for popping back into your life in such a sketchy manner?
DeleteSince tom is having an affair do you guys think that Gatsby has a better chance with her even though they haven't talked in a while?
ReplyDeleteDaisy is going to wonder about what they could have been if he didn't go off to war.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you think the letter Gatsby wrote Daisy said?
ReplyDeleteI think daisy will be happy at first but then realize what all of this means now that she is married to Tom
ReplyDeleteIf she isnt happy with Tom, why didnt she leave him after Gatsby returned from the war? i think there is something keeping her from going back to gatsby.
ReplyDeletedo you think this possibly has something to do with that he got back and they haven't talked in so long?
DeleteI think part of this is the time period because in the 1920s it was less common for people to get divorced, especially women to leave men.
Delete“Good morning, old sport. You’re having lunch with me today and I thought we’d ride up together.” pg 64
ReplyDeleteGatsby just shows up at Nick’s house and tells him they’re going to lunch, why does he feel he’s so entitled and has so much power?
I think some people think Gatsby is the greatest man and so they respect him a ton and Gatsby knows that. He kind of thinks he rules everybody
DeleteI think because Gatsby remembers Nick he is trying maybe jog his memory and get him to think about potential good time the could have had that he doesn't remember
DeleteI think that Nick is drawn to who Gatsby is and sees him as a mystery, and maybe Gatsby can see that, and knows that Nick doesn't have lots of stuff going on.
DeleteOn page 79, Nick says, "A phrase began to beat in my ears with a sort of heady excitement: 'There are only the pursued, the pursuing, the busy, and the tired.' " Who are the pursued in this book? Who are the pursuing? The busy? The tired?
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Deleteso far I can tell that Gatsby is the pursuing, and Nick and Daisy are the pursued
DeleteI think the pursued is daisy and the pursuing is definitely Gatsby im not quite sure about the busy and the tired
DeleteAt least from a romantic standpoint, it appears that Gatsby is pursuing Daisy, and one could argue that this has tired him, based on his secluded behavior at his parties. Also, Nick is pursuing Jordan and Tom seems busy with his affair.
DeleteI would agree with Maddy and Jacob, I don't think we can quite tell who are the busy and tired yet.
DeleteOn page 74 it says, "(said Jordan Baker that afternoon, sitting up very straight on a straight chair in the tea-garden at the Plaza Hotel). Why do you think all of a sudden it changed from Nick talking to Jordan talking?
ReplyDeleteDo you think that daisy and gatsby ever made plans to get back together after the war, or if they planned for the future before the war?
ReplyDeleteI feel like they did but I mean when people get back from war they are very changed and plans change when you aren't around them all the time and I think the plans just started to lessen the longer they were away from eachother
DeleteI think the white in the book shows "purity" even though they may not be in society's view as pure.
ReplyDeleteI predict that Jay Gatsby was involved in organized crime. I think that he has something to do with the organized crime that Meyer Wolfshiem was involved in. What do you think?
ReplyDeleteI think that they could have been associated with each other before the war and that could have been the reason he went to war, so he could escape what was going on.
DeleteI agree that Gatsby is involved in some sort of illegal activity and I think it is likely the source of his money. It is interesting that he has connections to both Wolfsheim and the police commissioner.
DeleteIs there a chance that Daisy would cheat on Tom. If so why and with who, do you think it would be because Tom hasn't been loyal all this time and she has been
ReplyDeleteI don't know if she would cheat but I do think Daisy knows that Tom is having an affair
DeleteI feel like daisy is really hurt by all of it but still likes him maybe and then wouldn't do that to him because she might be scared I don't know.
DeleteIf she were to cheat on Tom, I think that it would be with Gatsby.
DeleteDo you think Gatsby kind of just used Nick to get to Daisy or do you think he was actually looking for a friend?
ReplyDeleteBoth. Gatsby knows that Nick knows Daisy and that they are related, but I also think that Gatsby has some sort of trust in Nick, and wants to be his friend.
DeleteI think a little bit of both, Gatsby is seen as very lonely and by himself, so once he saw/met Nick he had and idea to be friends and then once he realized that he was also associated with Daisy he then had even more incentive to talk to him.
DeleteI agree with abby but also you need your neighbors to be your friends and you want to get to know your neighbors because that would make an impact and if something were to happen they could help eachother.
DeleteOn pg. 79 Jordan tells Nick, "I think he (Gatsby) half expected her (Daisy) to wander into one of his parties, some night." Is this the reason that Gatsby acts so secluded at his own parties? Is he in some sort of denial, waiting and hoping that Daisy will miraculously show up?
ReplyDeleteThis would make sense. That might be why he doesn't drink and just watches over everything. What other reason would he have for hosting frequent parties?
DeleteI think that could be part of it, but I also think to some extent he has given up so he has these parties and he's expected to keep having them but he doesn't care for them much anymore because he knows the one person he wants to show up wont be showing up
DeleteDo you think Gatsby even knew Daisy and Nick were cousins?
ReplyDeleteI think he does because nick didn't know who Gatsby was but Gatsby knew who he was.
DeleteI'm thinking yes. It seems like too big a coincidence that Gatsby suddenly takes interest in Nick. He might enjoy Nick's company, but I think he's also using Nick to get to Daisy.
DeleteI think he knew they were cousins because that's how he knew to ask Nick to have her over so he can come over
DeleteYeah I feel that he is going to use Nick to get close to Daisy
DeleteI think he knew they were related, that is why he chose to move next to Nick. He also mentioned that Gatsby had been asking around for Daisy so that must've gotten something with that too.
Delete“Then came the war, old sport. It was a great relief, and I tried very hard to die, but I seemed to bear an enchanted life.” pg 66
ReplyDeleteWhat do you think this says about Gatsby? Do you think this is why he constantly surrounds himself with people and parties because even though his money cant buy him happiness maybe it can buy other people some?
He might get some happiness from seeing other people happy. It is weird that he doesn't drink at his parties, and does throw them for other people. He might be a bit lonely, or feel like he is not alone when he is having other people around him.
DeleteI think that Gatsby is running from his past. He has so many material things but nobody to share those things with. He might host parties because he wants to feel surrounded by people. What was going on in his life that made him want to die in the war?
DeleteI think this shows that Gatsby was just so upset with himself and his life, that his only solution was to die. I think he surrounds himself with people and parties to ignore what is really happening with himself. He feels this loneliness and he might think that the only way to fill that up is with the company of people he doesn't know.
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ReplyDeleteOn page 74, tom and gatsby have an awkward interaction, “ they shook hands briefly and a strained, unfamiliar look of embarrassment came over gatsby's face.” why do you think gatsby let down his powerful confident facade? do you think it has to do with his relationship with daisy? does tom intimidate gatsby?
I think Gatsby knows exactly who Tom is (since he lives across the bay and stares at their house all the time). When he meets Tom, he wants to escape because in his imagination, Daisy is still out there somewhere, unmarried and waiting for him. The reality of Tom undercuts his fantasy.
DeleteI think it's because in the end Tom won the girl he has been in love with for a long time and so he cant have that powerful facade because he lost the one thing that could truly make him happy to this man
DeleteI don't think that Tom intimidates Gatsby. I think Gatsby is uncomfortable around Tom because he kinda unintentionally stole Gatsby's girl
DeleteI do think Tom intimidates Gatsby to a certain extent. If Daisy is the "golden girl," Tom is the man who is able to get (marry) the "golden girl" - something that Gatsby did not manage to do. Or maybe Gatsby is not intimidated, but is just sizing up his competition. Another explanation is that Gatsby feels guilty for planning to steal Tom's wife.
DeleteAt the beginning of chapter four, Nick says "Once I wrote down on the empty spaces of a timetable the names of those who came to Gatsby's House that summer" (61). Then, Nick continues to talk about all of the guests that he encountered. Why did the author do this? Why did Nick keep track of all this?
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure why he does this but I have a feeling its gonna make an impact soon in the book.
DeleteOne thing all the guests have in common is that they lead tragic, terrible lives. I think Gatsby's parties are an escape for them. Makes me wonder if Nick (and Gatsby, perhaps) is also using the parties to escape. What's tragic about his life?
DeleteI think we see credible things through Nick's eyes because he doesn't judge the guests he just observes them. To me Nick is the most trust worthy we know more about him and he isn't mysterious.
Deleteon page 74 Nick tries to introduce Gatsby to Tom, but Gatsby leaves before he gets the chance. Why do you think he left?
ReplyDeleteI don't know. I am wondering if Tom knows about Gatsby and Daisy. If Tom were to see Gatsby, how would he react, and also Gatsby is jealous of Tom, since he is married to Daisy.
DeleteI think if Gatsby met tom who would get very angry with him because he has cheated on Daisy and Gatsby has just connected with him and he really would want to beat him back because he beat daisy
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ReplyDeleteNick is gatsbys connection to daisy, that is why he is reaching out to him. this explains why nick was the only one directly invited to the party
ReplyDelete“Unlike Gatsby and Tom Buchanan, I had no girl whose disembodied face floated along the dark cornices and blinding signs, and so I drew up the girl beside me, tightening my arms. Her wan, scornful mouth smiled, and so I drew her up again closer, this time to my face.” pg 80
ReplyDeleteWhat do you think will happen with this relationship that's sort of forming between Jordan and Nick? Do you think it will go anywhere?
Some things that I found interesting in this chapter is how suspicious Nick is of Gatsby. I mean I could understand why because of the rumors and some of the answers gatsby said. For example when nick asked Gatsby which midwest city he’s from and Gatsby responds San francisco. Also when Gatsby takes Nick to lunch with Gatsby's friend Meyer. I thought it was funny when Meyer claimed he rigged the world series, but this could have help nick confirm to himself that Gatsby is living a big old lie. I was kind of surprised when Gatsby said he has known daisy since the war and he wants to meet up with her and asked Nick to reunite them. I wonder why he has to go through Nick to meet daisy when he could go himself to meet her.
ReplyDeleteMy three questions that I would have asked in fishbowl would have been...
ReplyDelete1) Will Gatsby always be in hiding?
2) Is Nick's only purpose for Gatsby to get Gatsby closer to Daisy?
3) Will conflict ignite between Tom and Gatsby over Daisy?
Some things I would of talked about in fishbowl:
ReplyDeleteWhy did Gatsby have to set up a meeting for Jordan and Nick to talk? I would be mad if I were Nick because I would not like the feeling of being used. Gatsby is always so mysterious so it would be hard to believe the stories he tells. Now it all makes sense why Gatsby moved to West Egg, he wants to be close to Daisy. Why doesn't Gatsby just reach out to Daisy on his own instead of using Nick to get to her. Will Gatsby ever talk to her or is he too worried about what Tom will do?
I found Chapter 4 interesting mostly because of the tension that could be rising between Gatsby, Tom, Daisy, and Nick. Daisy and Tom have never been a really happy couple, but how will Gatsby interfering with their relationship make it worse? I also think it is interesting how it was mentioned that Tom cheats on Daisy, but Daisy has stayed faithful to Tom. I wonder if this could be foreshadowing to show that maybe Daisy is tired of staying faithful to her husband, when he isn't faithful to her. Will Daisy find something with Gatsby? It sounds like they were in love before the war. I also find it interesting how Tom seems to have been thrown into the middle of all of this. He seems like a mellow guy, who doesn't party or get himself into a lot of drama, but I think that is about to change
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ReplyDelete- Why is there still so much mystery around Gatsby even when he shares his "past"?
- Why does it seem like his past is all a lie?
- I was thinking that maybe because Gatsby moved to the Eggs to be close to Daisy, that he throws these parties for her in hopes that she will show up to one. This could also be why he doesn't drink.
- I am wondering why Gatsby is trying so hard to build up this perfectly mysterious image of himself.
- I was also wondering why Nick wanted to document the names of the people at Gatsby's parties
- Nick also realizes that the people at the parties don't know Gatsby and don't try to
- Is Gatsby really in sketchy business with Wolfsheim?
- "I had talked to him perhaps six times in the past month and found, to my disappointment, that he had little to say. So my first impression, that he was a person of some undefined consequence, had gratefully faded and he had become simply the proprietor of an elaborate road-house next door" (page 64)
- How had Gatsby been keeping up his appearances like he has, when really he is just an average guy with a lot of money
- How has the image of Gatsby changed as we learn more about him?
What I would have said in discussion:
ReplyDeleteIt seemed to me in chapter 4 that Nick starts to have a different view of Gatsby, at the beginning it seems that Nick didn't see Gatsby in such an amazing light. It also seems that Gatsby is just using Nick to get close to Daisy. I wonder if Nick knows this or see this? In the book when Gatsby said "No, old sport, I'm not. But miss Baker his kindly consented to speak to you about this matter." I wondered why Gatsby wouldn't just ask Nick himself? Was he embarrassed? I also wondered what Gatsby's plan was because Daisy is married?
Fishbowl makeup:
ReplyDeleteIt is obvious that Gatsby and Daisy have this mysterious relationship, but what about it makes Gatsby so sad? I think it is because it went off the war as Jordan explained when she was telling Nick about the story, on page 75, "Wild rumors were circulating about her- how her mother had found her packing her bag one winter night to go to New York and say good-by to a soldier who was going overseas." Daisy must've have thought something happened to Gatsby when he went off to war and so she was forced to marry someone else or something happened when he saw her the last time. This could explain why he doesn't drink, drinking might have been his way of numbing the pain. Why does it seem that Nick is unimpressed with who Gatsby is? He states that he was boring in chapter four. I also want to know why Gatsby was so mysterious about where he works? Is it something illegal?
Chapter 4 arises many conflicts between our main characters. Gatsby starts to feel something for Daisy and uses Nick to get to her. However we saw earlier that Tom, Daisy's husband, is very unfaithful to her. I wonder why Daisy hasn't left him yet when he is such a mean guy. Does Nick realize he's Gatsby's attempt to get Daisy or does Gatsby really care about Nick. I also thought it was interesting what Gwynne said about the parties. Maybe Gatsby throws these parties in hopes Daisy will be there which is why he doesn't drink. Also Kaylee mentioned that there might be some foreshadowing with Daisy and how she's stayed faithful to Tom while he hasn't. Could this lead to something special with Gatsby??
ReplyDeleteI think it is interesting how Gatsby uses Nick to get closer to Daisy, It arises the question if Gatsby only invited Nick to his party for this reason, because prior to now Gatsby had been putting off inviting Nick. It makes me wonder what other personal reasons Gatsby uses people. And I wonder how a person like Gatsby who has everything in the world like money and power can be so sad and depressed.
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ReplyDeleteThis wan an interesting chapter. A lot comes out about Gatsby. Whether its true or not is unknown so far. We do find out, he has a real obsession with Daisy, and the main reason he throws these parties, is to hopefully get close to her. I find this really interesting. He has basically been using Nick, to get close to her. How does Nick feel about this? Is there gonna be a conflict between the two?
I personally don't think so. Nick seems to be writing about Gatsby, therefore it would not make sense if they had a major conflict. I am really curious to see more of Gatsby's story though. Not all of his story sounds factual. I feel he has some shady things he is hiding