I found it helpful to keep a few things in mind while reading the story. To commence, there was prohibition during the 20's, meaning alcohol was illegal in that time. It doesn't really seem like it was illegal because alcohol was everywhere in the story but that just shows how these people living the "American Dream" were above the law. Furthermore, during the twenties and some might say that even today, there existed or exists double standard. Double standard is "a set of principles granting greater sexual freedom to men than to women--required women to observe stricter standards of behavior than men did." This is definitely displayed how Tom thinks it is perfectly fine to have an affair with Myrtle Wilson but doesn't want Daisy to be wandering around especially near Gatsby's house. In addition, when Gatsby reunites with Daisy for the first time thanks to Nick, they go to Gatsby's house an he asks Klipspringer to play a song on the piano for them. This song was called "Ain't we got fun" which is actually the slogan for the roaring 20s. Also, on page 110 towards the middle of the page, there is one of our vocabulary words being used, "foliage".
To add onto your comment above with Prohibition being alive during that time. During the 20's alochol was not being enforced as much as the federal government hoped it would have been. There was a business going on called "boot-legging" which was the illegal distribution of alcohol during the Prohibition Era. This lead to the creation of "Speakeasies" which were hidden bars in which men and women would social together with alcohol. This was confounding to many because in these special bars women were treated equally with men as they were able to smoke and drink like they do. Though I do agree with Sebastian that there is still a double standard that is still in exsistance, because during these times women where suppose to be the "moral compass" of the household while the men were away at work.
To add to the 2 previous comments alcohol was illegal but just to kill any biased, just because something is illegal does not stop it from occuring repeatedly in the story. Since women rights had not taken place men were thought more powerful in relationships, misleading some to think they can cheat but their wives can't. That was the double standard, but that double standard is virtually gone now but there are still some untouched.
The Great Gatsby was a great novel that helped me in understanding what life was like in the 1920's. The piece of literature was an entertaining book for me to read.
After reading the first few words of the book, when Nick quotes his father, "Whenever you feel like criticizing any one, just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had." This powerful quote seemed to stick in my mind and in Nick's. It's probably going to be very important later on in the story. Maybe not, this qoute just seems to be important to the developing of the story and it is given to us right off the bat in the commencing. Also, the use of alcohol during this time may have some sort of symbolism. Probably to represent rebelious actions.
The only thing I would like to comment on was that the anticipation guide was a help to keep in mind while reading The Great Gatsby. It made things much more understandable and less confusing to have it in mind and to reflect on.
As I was reading through the Great Gatsby, I loved how much symbolism took place within it, and how surprisingly entertaining the novel is. I really enjoyed reading about the love triangles between Gatsby, Daisy, Tom and Myrtle. And how difficult it is for them when both Daisy and Gatsby feel they are in love again and aren't able to do much about it.
Just like Ashley asked earlier, what is the difference between East Egg and West Egg. The Great Gatsby is a great book, I like it better than the other stories we read.
This novel depicts a man's point of view during the 1920's in early America. It is interesting how the author uses situations concerning many different affairs and financial issues to illustrate how the American dream has changed and how the morals of America has took a dissapointing turn.
The first thing that caught my attention of this book is that the main character Nick Carraway not only narrates the story but casts himself as the book's author. I also thought that one of the themes of the story was the emptiness of the upper class and their stubborness.
I find it very interesting I feel that Im reading a book of gossip is so good and jucy I just dont want to put it down. I like the idea that gatsby is sort of like a criminal amd that the book is not based on a story about a man being unfaithfull to his wife but also of a woman steping out and doing the same. Gatsby is a very interesting characters and i like that the author puts him as a character of mystery. the end is very unpredictable and i like that is different and unespected. This is a great book for our comunity (weston) because we see the emptiness of the wealthy people and how money is not always happines.
Born in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Puerto Rican descent, BA in Psychology and Business from University of South Florida, MA in Education from Hofstra University.
I found it helpful to keep a few things in mind while reading the story. To commence, there was prohibition during the 20's, meaning alcohol was illegal in that time. It doesn't really seem like it was illegal because alcohol was everywhere in the story but that just shows how these people living the "American Dream" were above the law. Furthermore, during the twenties and some might say that even today, there existed or exists double standard. Double standard is "a set of principles granting greater sexual freedom to men than to women--required women to observe stricter standards of behavior than men did." This is definitely displayed how Tom thinks it is perfectly fine to have an affair with Myrtle Wilson but doesn't want Daisy to be wandering around especially near Gatsby's house. In addition, when Gatsby reunites with Daisy for the first time thanks to Nick, they go to Gatsby's house an he asks Klipspringer to play a song on the piano for them. This song was called "Ain't we got fun" which is actually the slogan for the roaring 20s. Also, on page 110 towards the middle of the page, there is one of our vocabulary words being used, "foliage".
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To add onto your comment above with Prohibition being alive during that time. During the 20's alochol was not being enforced as much as the federal government hoped it would have been. There was a business going on called "boot-legging" which was the illegal distribution of alcohol during the Prohibition Era. This lead to the creation of "Speakeasies" which were hidden bars in which men and women would social together with alcohol. This was confounding to many because in these special bars women were treated equally with men as they were able to smoke and drink like they do. Though I do agree with Sebastian that there is still a double standard that is still in exsistance, because during these times women where suppose to be the "moral compass" of the household while the men were away at work.
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To add to the 2 previous comments alcohol was illegal but just to kill any biased, just because something is illegal does not stop it from occuring repeatedly in the story. Since women rights had not taken place men were thought more powerful in relationships, misleading some to think they can cheat but their wives can't. That was the double standard, but that double standard is virtually gone now but there are still some untouched.
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As I started to read "The Great Gatsby," I was just wondering what the major differences were between West Egg and East Egg.
ReplyDelete-Ashley F
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The Great Gatsby was a great novel that helped me in understanding what life was like in the 1920's. The piece of literature was an entertaining book for me to read.
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ReplyDeleteAfter reading the first few words of the book, when Nick quotes his father, "Whenever you feel like criticizing any one, just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had." This powerful quote seemed to stick in my mind and in Nick's. It's probably going to be very important later on in the story. Maybe not, this qoute just seems to be important to the developing of the story and it is given to us right off the bat in the commencing. Also, the use of alcohol during this time may have some sort of symbolism. Probably to represent rebelious actions.
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Carla Quintana
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The only thing I would like to comment on was that the anticipation guide was a help to keep in mind while reading The Great Gatsby. It made things much more understandable and less confusing to have it in mind and to reflect on.
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As I was reading through the Great Gatsby, I loved how much symbolism took place within it, and how surprisingly entertaining the novel is. I really enjoyed reading about the love triangles between Gatsby, Daisy, Tom and Myrtle. And how difficult it is for them when both Daisy and Gatsby feel they are in love again and aren't able to do much about it.
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Just like Ashley asked earlier, what is the difference between East Egg and West Egg.
ReplyDeleteThe Great Gatsby is a great book, I like it better than the other stories we read.
Steven Marcano
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ReplyDeleteThis novel depicts a man's point of view during the 1920's in early America. It is interesting how the author uses situations concerning many different affairs and financial issues to illustrate how the American dream has changed and how the morals of America has took a dissapointing turn.
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The first thing that caught my attention of this book is that the main character Nick Carraway not only narrates the story but casts himself as the book's author. I also thought that one of the themes of the story was the emptiness of the upper class and their stubborness.
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I find it very interesting I feel that Im reading a book of gossip is so good and jucy I just dont want to put it down. I like the idea that gatsby is sort of like a criminal amd that the book is not based on a story about a man being unfaithfull to his wife but also of a woman steping out and doing the same. Gatsby is a very interesting characters and i like that the author puts him as a character of mystery. the end is very unpredictable and i like that is different and unespected. This is a great book for our comunity (weston) because we see the emptiness of the wealthy people and how money is not always happines.
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