1. The purpose of Meyer Wolfsheim is to give the readers more insight into Gatsby, perhaps make us question our judgment about Gatsby. This affects the way we view Gatsby because it makes us curious as to where Gatsby acquired his money from, and whether he is a genuine good character or not.
2. Jay and Daisy's backstory leads the readers to believe that Gatsby was in deep love with Daisy. When we see that he is still in love with Daisy, we also see that Gatsby is a dedicated individual, and it makes us wan't to root for him to get Daisy and take her away from Tom.
3. The rest of Gatsby's past shows the readers that Gatsby led a dynamic life. He fought in World War I and attended Oxford. We realize that while Gatsby is rich, he knows the other side of life, and has experienced them first hand. This makes him more relate-able, and more of a hero to us.
4.Over the course of these three chapters,. I liked Gatsby more. It is obvious that he led a very adventurous life, but he is very humble about it, and does not go around forcing anecdotes about his past down other people's throats. Also, the way he is deeply in love with Daisy shows that he is dedicated, and has morals by which he abides by. As well, there is still a mysterious aura surrounding Gatsby, but not a bad aura, I feel like there is a great big thing that he did that no one knows about. So with these three things, I really enjoy reading about Gatsby.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Jelly Roll
1. The music sounds happy. And by that I mean people can listen to this music and it would lift up their spirits and help them have a good time. I can see people dancing to it at Gatsby's parties. Not exactally knowing how to dance to it, but trying anyway and having fun.
2.The mood is happy and upbeat. The music is high pitched and you can hear instruments such as flutes and drums.
3. I could see people dancing to this music back in the 1920's. I could also see people talking to people they barley know with this music playing in the background. It seems livley and fit for partying.
2.The mood is happy and upbeat. The music is high pitched and you can hear instruments such as flutes and drums.
3. I could see people dancing to this music back in the 1920's. I could also see people talking to people they barley know with this music playing in the background. It seems livley and fit for partying.
Monday, February 20, 2012
The Great Gatsby Blog #1
Having talked about hero, antihero, and villain in class, I am sure that you are completely clear on what all three are. And knowing that, you also are aware that how you classify chraracters into one of these categories is a very personal thing.
Looking at first three chapters of The Great Gatsby, make some predictions about these characters and (unlike Nick) classify them into one of the three categories - hero, antihero, and villain. Give ample reasons for your classification, with support for the text (that means quotes...and page numbers).
The narrator of this story is Nick. He is assumed to be a nice guy because on page 1 he says, "In that consequence, I'm inclined to reserve all judgments, a habit that has opened up many curious natures to me" Since he is the narrator of the book and he lets all of his deepest thoughts out, I can see that he has nothing to hide and that makes me like him, because I know that he is honest. He is a hero because his values match up to the audience and we know he wants good.
Jay Gatsby, for whom the book is titled is a man of great power and wealth. He has good qualities like he is polite and kind, and he also throws lavish parties, so people find him kindly. In the book it said that Gatsby, "understood you just as far as you wanted to be understood, believed in you as you would like to believe in yourself, and assured you that it had precisely the impression of you that, at your best, you hoped to convey." (Pg 31) On the contrary, there are a few rumors floating around about Gatsby that are un-favorable. For example, On page 44 it was states that, "Somebody told me they thought [Gatsby] killed a man once." And when the audience is introduces to Gatsby, you can't help but think some of these rumors are true. While I got to know him, however, I thought Gatsby had moral judgment, but still did kill a man. Therefore he is classified as an antihero.
Tom Buchanan is an aggressive and conceited character. Many times in this story there are instances of his viciousness and crude behavior. For example, on page 37 it says, "Making a short deft movement, Tom Buchanan broke her nose with his open hand." The fact that he did this so swiftly, with no sense of embarassment or astonishment at himself classifies Tom as a villian.
Looking at first three chapters of The Great Gatsby, make some predictions about these characters and (unlike Nick) classify them into one of the three categories - hero, antihero, and villain. Give ample reasons for your classification, with support for the text (that means quotes...and page numbers).
The narrator of this story is Nick. He is assumed to be a nice guy because on page 1 he says, "In that consequence, I'm inclined to reserve all judgments, a habit that has opened up many curious natures to me" Since he is the narrator of the book and he lets all of his deepest thoughts out, I can see that he has nothing to hide and that makes me like him, because I know that he is honest. He is a hero because his values match up to the audience and we know he wants good.
Jay Gatsby, for whom the book is titled is a man of great power and wealth. He has good qualities like he is polite and kind, and he also throws lavish parties, so people find him kindly. In the book it said that Gatsby, "understood you just as far as you wanted to be understood, believed in you as you would like to believe in yourself, and assured you that it had precisely the impression of you that, at your best, you hoped to convey." (Pg 31) On the contrary, there are a few rumors floating around about Gatsby that are un-favorable. For example, On page 44 it was states that, "Somebody told me they thought [Gatsby] killed a man once." And when the audience is introduces to Gatsby, you can't help but think some of these rumors are true. While I got to know him, however, I thought Gatsby had moral judgment, but still did kill a man. Therefore he is classified as an antihero.
Tom Buchanan is an aggressive and conceited character. Many times in this story there are instances of his viciousness and crude behavior. For example, on page 37 it says, "Making a short deft movement, Tom Buchanan broke her nose with his open hand." The fact that he did this so swiftly, with no sense of embarassment or astonishment at himself classifies Tom as a villian.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Justin Bua
Justin Bua's style is a Harlem style by painting pictures that are dark, wavy, and calm. His choice of colors usually include dark shades of blue, red, and brown. He also distorts objects, as well as humans and body parts like fingers. He makes the shape curve and seem un-natural. Also, in all of his paintings, the people appear calm, they do not seem angry or happy, but rather chill and indifferent.
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