Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Chapter 4
In Chapter 4, Gatsby tells Nick all about his life. At first Nick questions the legitimacy of Gatsby's stories/accomplishments. Is it valid to attribute this skepticism to Nick's previous experiences? Also, Nick describes the types of people that were at Gatsby's party. What kind of credibility do these people have based on the rumors Nick was exposed to? Are "East and West" distinguished here?
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Chapter 2 Question
As an outsider, Nick has an almost unbiased view of the wealthy New York society. How do you think Nick views the Mckees, Tom and Myrtle specifically? Do you believe his opinion changes from the night of the party to the day after? What do you think will be the consequences of the events that occurred that night?
Friday, September 16, 2011
Gatsby Chapters 1 & 2
The incidents that transpire while Nick and Tom are at the McKee's party are deliberately fuzzy. How does Nick's inebriation impair his ability to tell the story? What is revealed by what Nick does not tell us? What details that Nick does remember stand out, and what do these details reveal about individual characters and about the stratified society in which these characters live?
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