Blog 6, Chapter 9:
In Chapter 9, my predictions were proved true, it's actually really sad how little people showed up at Gatsby's funeral. Nick invites many people to the funeral, but only Nick himself, Owl Eyes, servants, and Gatsby's father attend. Nick even invites Daisy and Tom, but both refuse and leave New York; this just proves how awful both of them are. Daisy and Tom are just low people who hide behind their money and sad relationship. I don't think Daisy ever deserved Gatsby, because he was so sweet to her, and in the end, she never did anything in return. It's also pretty sad how Gatsby's father came to the funeral, and his father didn't even know him anymore. Overall, the funeral proved that people only used Gatsby. They used him for his parties, social status, and his money. Not even Gatsby's "trusted business partners" attended the party.
I'm not a fan of the end of this book, but I guess there was no other way to bring an end to the plot, because the whole story revolved around Gatsby. But, overall, this has been one of my all time favorite books, I liked it a lot more than I expected. I also like the assignments/ blog posts that we had to make. I had a very good experience with The Great Gatsby book.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Blog 5, Chapter 8:
The main event in Chapter 8, is obviously Gatsby's death. Although it was a little but confusing to understand, Gatsby's death was really shocking. Personally, I don't think Gatsby deserved it at all. Although he was not completely innocent in the death of Myrtle, he was definitely not the one who deserved to die. It was also shocking that Myrtle's husband shot Gatsby, because out of anyone in the book, her husband seemed to be most grounded. Over all, this was a very shocking end to the book, I didn't like it very much. I would've liked to see Gatsby end up with Daisy, because he seemed pretty depressed without her and dedicated his life to trying to win her over. I predict that in Chapter 9, we will see Gatsby's funeral, which will prove who actually cared for him unconditionally which unfortunately, I don't think will be many people.
The main event in Chapter 8, is obviously Gatsby's death. Although it was a little but confusing to understand, Gatsby's death was really shocking. Personally, I don't think Gatsby deserved it at all. Although he was not completely innocent in the death of Myrtle, he was definitely not the one who deserved to die. It was also shocking that Myrtle's husband shot Gatsby, because out of anyone in the book, her husband seemed to be most grounded. Over all, this was a very shocking end to the book, I didn't like it very much. I would've liked to see Gatsby end up with Daisy, because he seemed pretty depressed without her and dedicated his life to trying to win her over. I predict that in Chapter 9, we will see Gatsby's funeral, which will prove who actually cared for him unconditionally which unfortunately, I don't think will be many people.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Blog 4, Chapter 7:
In Chapter 7, the biggest dilemma that presents itself, is the competition between Gatsby and Tom. As Gatsby and Tom spend more and more time together, many arguments arise. In Chapter 7, they fight over Gatsby's true background and whether he went to Oxford or not. Gatsby and Tom's competition for Daisy also becomes more open as tension rises. Gatsby is clearly in love with Daisy and tries to win her over as Tom tries to keep her back. Tom also becomes pretty aggressive as his situations in life seem to get worsen in every aspect. For example, he learns that his mistress is planning on leaving and going west with her husband, and Tom will be left with his wife yet again. Tom's love life is spiraling down as Gatsbys' seems to possibly be improving with Daisy. I predict that in the near future, Daisy will leave Tom finally, and be with Gatsby. I also predict that things will end very badly for Tom as he starts to lose everything that was once his. I am excited to read the ending of this book!
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Blog 3, Chapter 5:
The most shocking event that takes place in Chapter 5, is seeing Gatsby react around Daisy. Up until this point, Gatsby has been known to be extremely confident in himself, outgoing, ambitious, and mysterious. But, even with the mention of Daisy, he becomes the opposite of himself. Around Daisy, Gatsby is extremely awkward, shy, and skittish. He has a hard time holding conversation with Daisy, let alone entertaining her. Not to mention the stutters, shakes, and sweating around her too. Nick is absolutely dumbfounded over this sudden transformation Gatsby quickly goes through, and doesn't quite know how to deal with it. Nick even tells Gatsby, "You're acting like a little boy", because his behavior is so uncharacteristic. The only explanation Nick gets from both Daisy and Gatsby, is that they'd met previously 5 years age. This only leads to many conclusions about their relationship. Fortunately, their awkwardness clears up as the tea date progresses, as Gatsby and Daisy seem to hit it off. At this point, nick leaves them alone and leaves.
As for my prediction on their relationship, I think that Gatsby and Daisy were definitely in love in the past,and something separated them in the last 5 years. I'm pretty sure Daisy was forced into marrying Tom and was separated from Gatsby unwillingly. i can also predict Gatsby and Daisy falling in love again throughout the book. i also predict this encouraging Daisy to stand up to Tom and becoming independent.
The most shocking event that takes place in Chapter 5, is seeing Gatsby react around Daisy. Up until this point, Gatsby has been known to be extremely confident in himself, outgoing, ambitious, and mysterious. But, even with the mention of Daisy, he becomes the opposite of himself. Around Daisy, Gatsby is extremely awkward, shy, and skittish. He has a hard time holding conversation with Daisy, let alone entertaining her. Not to mention the stutters, shakes, and sweating around her too. Nick is absolutely dumbfounded over this sudden transformation Gatsby quickly goes through, and doesn't quite know how to deal with it. Nick even tells Gatsby, "You're acting like a little boy", because his behavior is so uncharacteristic. The only explanation Nick gets from both Daisy and Gatsby, is that they'd met previously 5 years age. This only leads to many conclusions about their relationship. Fortunately, their awkwardness clears up as the tea date progresses, as Gatsby and Daisy seem to hit it off. At this point, nick leaves them alone and leaves.
As for my prediction on their relationship, I think that Gatsby and Daisy were definitely in love in the past,and something separated them in the last 5 years. I'm pretty sure Daisy was forced into marrying Tom and was separated from Gatsby unwillingly. i can also predict Gatsby and Daisy falling in love again throughout the book. i also predict this encouraging Daisy to stand up to Tom and becoming independent.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Blog 2, Chapters 2-3:
Within chapter two through three in Gatsby, I've narrowed down the important events to 2 specific parties Nick attends. The first party takes place in whats known as the "Valley of Ashes", where the poorer people of New York live. Nick is invited to go the the valley with Tome Buchanan to visit Tom's mistress, Myrtle. Nick finds this very odd that he must meet Myrtle, but is forcefully led by Tom to the party. At the party, Nick discovers how Myrtle and Tom really act, which is not pleasant. Everyone at the party is very drunk, obnoxious, and rude. Talk comes up Daisy Buchanan, and at this, Tom becomes very violent and breaks one guests' nose. At that, Nick leaves the party late at night and heads home. For Nick, the party must have been very awkward and uncomfortable because he did not know anyone and he did not want to be involved with Tom and his mistress. The second major party that Nick attends, is one of the regular parties at Gatsby's mansion. Nick is surprisingly originally invited to the party directly by Gatsby, however they have yet to meet in person. Nick arrives at the party and searches for Gatsby, but gives up on searching for him and settle with eating dinner with Jordan Baker and a few other guests. While eating dinner, Nick is introduced to some mysterious rumors about Gatsby, some saying Gatsby "killed a man once" or "was a German spy during the war" or even that he "was in the American army during the war". It's obvious that Nick is flustered with all of these accusations toward Gatsby, and Gatsby's true identity remains a mystery. But, later in the evening, Nick finally meets Gatsby almost unintentionally. Gatsby and Nick really hit it of and quickly become friends and plan to meet up again the next day. But, as Nick watches Gatsby at his party, he realizes that Gatsby's past is still a mystery and no one seems to know what the truth is.
Within these two chapters, many things lead me to make new predictions and draw more conclusions than before. First, I think that Tom Buchanan is more of a jerk than I originally thought. The fact that he punched a woman in the face and broke her nose is absolutely shocking. This also leads me to believe that he maybe violent and abusive to Daisy at home, and she might be too afraid to leave Tom despite their terrible relationship. Also, the third chapter makes me question Gatsby more and more and his mysterious past. Even though Gatsby's character has been introduced briefly, I am still curious as to what brought him to New York and where he has come from.
Within chapter two through three in Gatsby, I've narrowed down the important events to 2 specific parties Nick attends. The first party takes place in whats known as the "Valley of Ashes", where the poorer people of New York live. Nick is invited to go the the valley with Tome Buchanan to visit Tom's mistress, Myrtle. Nick finds this very odd that he must meet Myrtle, but is forcefully led by Tom to the party. At the party, Nick discovers how Myrtle and Tom really act, which is not pleasant. Everyone at the party is very drunk, obnoxious, and rude. Talk comes up Daisy Buchanan, and at this, Tom becomes very violent and breaks one guests' nose. At that, Nick leaves the party late at night and heads home. For Nick, the party must have been very awkward and uncomfortable because he did not know anyone and he did not want to be involved with Tom and his mistress. The second major party that Nick attends, is one of the regular parties at Gatsby's mansion. Nick is surprisingly originally invited to the party directly by Gatsby, however they have yet to meet in person. Nick arrives at the party and searches for Gatsby, but gives up on searching for him and settle with eating dinner with Jordan Baker and a few other guests. While eating dinner, Nick is introduced to some mysterious rumors about Gatsby, some saying Gatsby "killed a man once" or "was a German spy during the war" or even that he "was in the American army during the war". It's obvious that Nick is flustered with all of these accusations toward Gatsby, and Gatsby's true identity remains a mystery. But, later in the evening, Nick finally meets Gatsby almost unintentionally. Gatsby and Nick really hit it of and quickly become friends and plan to meet up again the next day. But, as Nick watches Gatsby at his party, he realizes that Gatsby's past is still a mystery and no one seems to know what the truth is.
Within these two chapters, many things lead me to make new predictions and draw more conclusions than before. First, I think that Tom Buchanan is more of a jerk than I originally thought. The fact that he punched a woman in the face and broke her nose is absolutely shocking. This also leads me to believe that he maybe violent and abusive to Daisy at home, and she might be too afraid to leave Tom despite their terrible relationship. Also, the third chapter makes me question Gatsby more and more and his mysterious past. Even though Gatsby's character has been introduced briefly, I am still curious as to what brought him to New York and where he has come from.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Blog 1, Chapter 1:
After reading Chapter 1 of Gatsby, I have decided that the major event that takes place is the dinner party at Tom and Daisy Buchanan's house. The Buchanan's are a wealthy couple who come from old money and live in East Egg, on Long Island. The Buchanan's invite two people over for dinner. One of which is Jordan Baker, a professional golfer from Long Island. The other guest is Nick Caraway, a business and well-known, honest man from the mid-west. Nick becomes the non-judgmental narrator for the novel.
At the dinner, Nick is met by Tom Buchanan, who immediately comes across as rude and arrogant. Tom also hold much power over his wife, Daisy. Daisy Buchanan is somewhat blind to the actual world and tries to act as if she knows nothing, she is also very materialistic and lives a very lavish lifestyle. She is controlled by Tom even though he is cheating on her. Their terrible and very public relationship is revealed to Nick at dinner, who is in shock. However, despite the cheating, Daisy refuses to leave Tom because she relies on his money and life in the East Egg. I think that Daisy believes that she is living the "American Dream" in East Egg, and chooses to ignore her crumbling marriage. Throughout the chapter, much is said about a man named Jay Gatsby, but who he really is, is a mystery. At the very end of the chapter, we are finally semi-introduced to when Gatsby is first seen by Nick, but we know nothing about him.
Already, this book is pretty interesting and I can tell that the plot will be exciting. I like how drama is introduced in the very first chapter and character build up is already taking place. I am interested in seeing what happens between Daisy and Tom Buchanan. Their relationship is pretty ridiculous to me, because I think that Daisy is acting very foolish for not leaving. I think that by the end of the novel, Daisy will leave Tom and realize that she can live without all her 'old money'.I think that this theme of the American Dream will continue on throughout the entire book, in other characters too. I am also interested in learning more about Gatsby because he is such a mysterious character.
After reading Chapter 1 of Gatsby, I have decided that the major event that takes place is the dinner party at Tom and Daisy Buchanan's house. The Buchanan's are a wealthy couple who come from old money and live in East Egg, on Long Island. The Buchanan's invite two people over for dinner. One of which is Jordan Baker, a professional golfer from Long Island. The other guest is Nick Caraway, a business and well-known, honest man from the mid-west. Nick becomes the non-judgmental narrator for the novel.
At the dinner, Nick is met by Tom Buchanan, who immediately comes across as rude and arrogant. Tom also hold much power over his wife, Daisy. Daisy Buchanan is somewhat blind to the actual world and tries to act as if she knows nothing, she is also very materialistic and lives a very lavish lifestyle. She is controlled by Tom even though he is cheating on her. Their terrible and very public relationship is revealed to Nick at dinner, who is in shock. However, despite the cheating, Daisy refuses to leave Tom because she relies on his money and life in the East Egg. I think that Daisy believes that she is living the "American Dream" in East Egg, and chooses to ignore her crumbling marriage. Throughout the chapter, much is said about a man named Jay Gatsby, but who he really is, is a mystery. At the very end of the chapter, we are finally semi-introduced to when Gatsby is first seen by Nick, but we know nothing about him.
Already, this book is pretty interesting and I can tell that the plot will be exciting. I like how drama is introduced in the very first chapter and character build up is already taking place. I am interested in seeing what happens between Daisy and Tom Buchanan. Their relationship is pretty ridiculous to me, because I think that Daisy is acting very foolish for not leaving. I think that by the end of the novel, Daisy will leave Tom and realize that she can live without all her 'old money'.I think that this theme of the American Dream will continue on throughout the entire book, in other characters too. I am also interested in learning more about Gatsby because he is such a mysterious character.
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