Summary Chapter 7-8
Gatsby's love for Daisy has motivated him to halt his extravagant parties and fire suspicious
subordinates, and hire notorious individuals including Meyer Wolfshiem. On a sweltering afternoon, Nick was invited to Tom and Daisy's home to have dinner, and was surprised to see Jordan Baker and Jay Gatsby. Tom is confirmed of Gatsby and Daisy's unrequited love for one another, because of their interactions during lunch. However, Gatsby was stunned when he saw Daisy's child, whom she utterly ignored. After their scrumptious lunch, they decided to go into the city. During the ride, Nick, Jordan, and Tom discover that Wilson has sought out his wife's cheating plan, however, not the person. When they arrived at the city, they decided to stay at the luxurious Plaza Hotel, in search of a shelter against the dastardly heat. At that time, Tom lashes his abrupt anger out on Gatsby by mocking his term "Old Sport" and sputtering that his fortune came from bootlegging. He also cynically states that Gatsby did not attend Oxford University, however, Gatsby rebutted and asserts his past to be valid. Realizing that he has the upper hand, Tom sends Daisy and Gatsby home. When Tom, Jordan, and Nick rode back home they discovered that Myrtle was dead in the Valley of Ashes. She died because she was hit by a yellow car. Because of this statement, Gatsby is the prime suspect in her death, although Daisy was the real culprit. After a day of traumatic events, Nick rises from his slumber and heads to Gatsby's house. Gatsby tells Nick about his past with Daisy and how he eventually grew to love her. Their conversation is interrupted by Gatsby's gardener who wants the drain the pool, afraid that the autumn leaves would clog the drain. Nick realized that he is late, and leaves for work while shouting the unworthiness of the Buchanans. Wilson is seeking the lover of Myrtle, whom he suspects is Gatsby. While Gatsby was floating in the pool, Wilson shots him and himself.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Travel Tracer Ch. 9
- It has been two years since Gatsby's murder.
- His mansion continues on to be full with swarms of photographers, journalists, reporters.
- Rumors about Gatsby's life persist to exist due to gossipers.
- The funeral for Gatsby takes place.
- Tom and Daisy vanished leaving no accurate address to be able to contact them.
- The funeral is basically empty and lonely since only Nick, a couple of other acquaintances, some servants, and Gatsby's father show up.
- Gatsby's dad continues to be proud of his son, as he goes on to narrate to Nick stories about Gatsby.
- Gatsby's father, Henry C. Gatz, talks about the book that Gatsby wrote about Self-Improvement.
- Nick, after realizing that the West Egg is not in sync with his values and beliefs, he decided to move back to the Midwest.
- Nick, after spending his last night in the West Egg, begins to reflect and ponder about the people who have been through or will go through what Gatsby had to endure in order to fulfill his dreams.
Researcher Chapters 7 & 8
Chapter 7
Research: Trimalchio
- Trimalchio was a free individual who persisted and persevered in order to acquire what he most desired which was wealth and power. Therefore, when it comes to the relevance that Trimalchio was even mentioned in the Great Gastby is that the character of Gastby turns out to be an extended slightly different version of Trimalchio. The difference is that Trimalchio became overwhelmed and controlled by his amount of wealth and influence, while the only subject that drove Gatsby's character was his desire to obtain Daisy's love.
- According to, "The Classical Journal," the author F, Scott Fitzgerald primarily intended to name the novel, Trimalchio, but his hesitance to name his book by that name, came from the fear that people would not be able to remember or spell the name of his work.
Chapter 8
Research: Camp Taylor
- Due to the fact that the author himself, F. Scott Fitzgerald was stationed at the Camp Zachary Taylor in 1918, indicates that this seems to be the reason why he mentions the camp in the novel.
Research: Atlantic City (1920s)
- Tourism at is peak
Research: Trimalchio
- Trimalchio was a free individual who persisted and persevered in order to acquire what he most desired which was wealth and power. Therefore, when it comes to the relevance that Trimalchio was even mentioned in the Great Gastby is that the character of Gastby turns out to be an extended slightly different version of Trimalchio. The difference is that Trimalchio became overwhelmed and controlled by his amount of wealth and influence, while the only subject that drove Gatsby's character was his desire to obtain Daisy's love.
- According to, "The Classical Journal," the author F, Scott Fitzgerald primarily intended to name the novel, Trimalchio, but his hesitance to name his book by that name, came from the fear that people would not be able to remember or spell the name of his work.
Chapter 8
Research: Camp Taylor
- Due to the fact that the author himself, F. Scott Fitzgerald was stationed at the Camp Zachary Taylor in 1918, indicates that this seems to be the reason why he mentions the camp in the novel.
Research: Atlantic City (1920s)
- Tourism at is peak
Illustrator Chapter 4
In Chapter 4, Gatsby is falsely "informing" Nick about his history and about how he acquired his wealth. Gatsby lies by telling Nick that he studied at Oxford and that he went to Europe in order to take possession of some jewels, as well as medals. This chapter, basically, sets ground for upcoming problems within the story line due to the fact that Gatsby's identity is nothing but a fraud.
Illustrator Chapter 3
Vocabulary Chapters 3-4
Chapter 3
Aquaplane: a board for riding on water; pulled by a speedboat
Harlequin: A mute character in traditional pantomime, typically masked and dressed in a diamond-patterned costume.
Omnibus: Comprising several items
Contemptuous: Showing contempt; scornful
Sauntered: Walk in a slow, relaxed manner, without hurry or effort.
Spectroscopic: of or relating to or involving spectroscopy; "spectroscopic analysis"
Spectroscopy: is the use of light, sound or particle emission to study matter.
Gayety: (Gaiety) The state or quality of being lighthearted or cheerful
Chapter 4
Knickerbockers: A New Yorker
Penitentiary: A prison for people convicted of serious crimes.
Evasions: The action of evading something
Evading: escape or avoid
Rajah: An Indian king or prince; A Malay or Javanese ruler or chief.
Haughty: Arrogantly superior and disdainful
Aquaplane: a board for riding on water; pulled by a speedboat
Harlequin: A mute character in traditional pantomime, typically masked and dressed in a diamond-patterned costume.
Omnibus: Comprising several items
Contemptuous: Showing contempt; scornful
Sauntered: Walk in a slow, relaxed manner, without hurry or effort.
Spectroscopic: of or relating to or involving spectroscopy; "spectroscopic analysis"
Spectroscopy: is the use of light, sound or particle emission to study matter.
Gayety: (Gaiety) The state or quality of being lighthearted or cheerful
Chapter 4
Knickerbockers: A New Yorker
Penitentiary: A prison for people convicted of serious crimes.
Evasions: The action of evading something
Evading: escape or avoid
Rajah: An Indian king or prince; A Malay or Javanese ruler or chief.
Haughty: Arrogantly superior and disdainful
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Summarizer Chapter 9
In Chapter 9, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, it starts off how Nick describes his continuing of the two page writing about Gatsby's death and funeral. Untrue stories, Rumors and accusations were falsly made about him. Nick tries to hold a huge funeral for Gatsby, but suddenly many refused or either no one showed up. Tom and Daisy moved to an unknown place and he couldn't get a hold of them. Nick became sick of the East so he moved back to the Midwest, ending his relationship with Jordan since she confessed that she was getting engaged to another man. He then bumps into Tom, and expresses that him and Daisy have nothing but the intentions to ruin peoples' lives without feeling sympathy, they are careless people. After that encounter, Nick visits Gatsby's mansion one more time before he left to Minnesota. He discovers that Daisy has been Gatsby's main goal in life, and what he worked for did not leave his dream successful, instead he got stuck in a situation that left him dead.
Travel Tracer Chapter 7-8
1. On the hottest summer day, Nick arrives at Tom and Daisy's house, finding Gatsby and Jordan there as well. The nurse introduces the baby girl and Gatsby was stunned at how unrealistic she appeared. The gathering became awkward due to Gatsby passionate love he has for Daisy, trying to ignore the confrontation to Tom, she suggested in taking a trip to the city.
2. Tom suggests in going to New York and he rides with Nick and Jordan in Gatsby's car while Gatsby rides with Daisy in Tom's car. Tom takes a quick stop to the gas station while Jordan realizes that Wilson, Myrtles husband figured she has been cheating on him but did not know who it was.
3. Tom began to irritate Gatsby by repeating the word "Old sport," and he also accused Gatsby of lying and being a bootlegger. Daisy observes the two and began to soon realize that Tom was better than Gatsby.
4. Gatsby and Daisy drive back and Nick, Tom, and Jordan drive back as well following up behind them. In the Valley of Ashes, Nick, Tom, and Jordan realize someone has been hit by an automobile, it was Myrtle. Someone hit her and ran off fast. Tom then blames Gatsby for hitting Myrtle with his yellow car.
5. Nick found Gatsby hidden in the bushes and speaks to him. He tells him that Daisy was the one driving the car but he puts the blame on himself. By then Tom and Daisy spoke of their differences and seemed well. Gatsby is thhttp://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5136895902999527687#editor/target=post;postID=1930231782378449768en left alone.
Chapter 8
1. Gatsby confesses to Tom everything him and Daisy has done, but Nick suggests for him to move on from her. The gardener interupts their conversation by insisting to clean the pool for him, but Gatsby says to wait a day since he never had once used the pool before and planned to use it for once. Nick then leaves to work.
2. Wilson began searching for Tom, he wanted to know who the killer and who was the man Myrtle had an affair with, so he turns to Tom.
3. George Wilson arrives at Gatsby's house and saw him laying on an air mattress in the pool, he shoots them, then shoots himself Nick finds Gatsby dead in his pool and figured that Gatsby was left with his dream unfinished.
2. Tom suggests in going to New York and he rides with Nick and Jordan in Gatsby's car while Gatsby rides with Daisy in Tom's car. Tom takes a quick stop to the gas station while Jordan realizes that Wilson, Myrtles husband figured she has been cheating on him but did not know who it was.
3. Tom began to irritate Gatsby by repeating the word "Old sport," and he also accused Gatsby of lying and being a bootlegger. Daisy observes the two and began to soon realize that Tom was better than Gatsby.
4. Gatsby and Daisy drive back and Nick, Tom, and Jordan drive back as well following up behind them. In the Valley of Ashes, Nick, Tom, and Jordan realize someone has been hit by an automobile, it was Myrtle. Someone hit her and ran off fast. Tom then blames Gatsby for hitting Myrtle with his yellow car.
5. Nick found Gatsby hidden in the bushes and speaks to him. He tells him that Daisy was the one driving the car but he puts the blame on himself. By then Tom and Daisy spoke of their differences and seemed well. Gatsby is thhttp://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5136895902999527687#editor/target=post;postID=1930231782378449768en left alone.
Chapter 8
1. Gatsby confesses to Tom everything him and Daisy has done, but Nick suggests for him to move on from her. The gardener interupts their conversation by insisting to clean the pool for him, but Gatsby says to wait a day since he never had once used the pool before and planned to use it for once. Nick then leaves to work.
2. Wilson began searching for Tom, he wanted to know who the killer and who was the man Myrtle had an affair with, so he turns to Tom.
3. George Wilson arrives at Gatsby's house and saw him laying on an air mattress in the pool, he shoots them, then shoots himself Nick finds Gatsby dead in his pool and figured that Gatsby was left with his dream unfinished.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Vocabulary Enricher/ Illustrator for Ch. 7-8:
-Trimalchio (pg.119): a person from a humble and poor background who turned wealthy and developed the need to spend money all the time. A character in the novel The Satyricon who is now being compared to Gatsby.
-Caravansary (pg.120): a large inn built around a big court for travelers
-Indiscernible (pg.155): not easy to see; not easily distinguishable
-Armistice (pg. 158): an agreement made between opposite sides
-Trimalchio (pg.119): a person from a humble and poor background who turned wealthy and developed the need to spend money all the time. A character in the novel The Satyricon who is now being compared to Gatsby. -Caravansary (pg.120): a large inn built around a big court for travelers
-Indiscernible (pg.155): not easy to see; not easily distinguishable
-Armistice (pg. 158): an agreement made between opposite sides
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013
Summary for Chapters 5-6:
In the fifth chapter of the novel, The Great Gatsby, by F.Scott Fitzgerald (1925), the speaker, Nick, discovers that between Gatsby and her cousin, Daisy, there was a romance back when Gatsby was a poor lieutenant and now Gatsby wishes to reunite with Daisy once again. Told in third person point-of-view, relying heavily on Nick's perspective, the author supports his theme by describing the setting of Nick's small cottage home where Gatsby's date with Daisy would take place, establishing the major conflict of confrontation of the past between Gatsby and Daisy since they have not seen each other for five years, and incorporating the literary devices of imagery because it gives a very detailed image of Nick's place filled with all the flowers that Gatsby sent to please Daisy, and also the use of archaic language since the setting does invlove in the 1920s.
In the sixth chapter of the novel, The Great Gatsby, by F.Scott Fitzgerald (1925), the speaker, Nick, discovers the true identity of Great Gatsy, born as James Gatz, and his background as a poor man who then became a wealthy man as a cause of his great efforts for success rather than for the wealthy man, Dan Cody, he saved at sea. Told in first person point-of-view from Nick's perspective, the authour supports his theme by describing the setting of the past back in North Dakota where Gatsby was born to a poor family, but then transitioning to the wealthy mansion in which he lives now where he throws parties every weekend, establishing the major conflict of his noncomformity, as a teen, of the social status he was, so he ran away, but in the present, the major conflict is the fact that Gatsby is determined to win Daisy's heart although she is married to Tom Buchannan, and incorpaorating the literary device of imagery to give a clear vision of Gatsby's extravagent parties.
In the fifth chapter of the novel, The Great Gatsby, by F.Scott Fitzgerald (1925), the speaker, Nick, discovers that between Gatsby and her cousin, Daisy, there was a romance back when Gatsby was a poor lieutenant and now Gatsby wishes to reunite with Daisy once again. Told in third person point-of-view, relying heavily on Nick's perspective, the author supports his theme by describing the setting of Nick's small cottage home where Gatsby's date with Daisy would take place, establishing the major conflict of confrontation of the past between Gatsby and Daisy since they have not seen each other for five years, and incorporating the literary devices of imagery because it gives a very detailed image of Nick's place filled with all the flowers that Gatsby sent to please Daisy, and also the use of archaic language since the setting does invlove in the 1920s.
In the sixth chapter of the novel, The Great Gatsby, by F.Scott Fitzgerald (1925), the speaker, Nick, discovers the true identity of Great Gatsy, born as James Gatz, and his background as a poor man who then became a wealthy man as a cause of his great efforts for success rather than for the wealthy man, Dan Cody, he saved at sea. Told in first person point-of-view from Nick's perspective, the authour supports his theme by describing the setting of the past back in North Dakota where Gatsby was born to a poor family, but then transitioning to the wealthy mansion in which he lives now where he throws parties every weekend, establishing the major conflict of his noncomformity, as a teen, of the social status he was, so he ran away, but in the present, the major conflict is the fact that Gatsby is determined to win Daisy's heart although she is married to Tom Buchannan, and incorpaorating the literary device of imagery to give a clear vision of Gatsby's extravagent parties.
Discussion Director Ch. 5-6
1. What did Nick encounter when he arrived home after his date?
2. Why do you think Gatsby decided to take a walk outside in the rain?
3. How was Gatsby's life before he became wealthy?
4. What does Gatsby want to accomplish with his wealth?
Summary ch.1 & 2
In the American classic, The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott
Fitzgerald, the protagonist, Gatsby, discovers that living a wealthy life can
lead to various misfortunes. Told in first person point-of-view, the author
supports his theme by describing the setting of Long Island, New York, also
known as West Egg, the home of the newly rich, introducing the major conflict
of Gatsby and his monumental amounts of money and his lack of knowledge of how
to use it wisely, and incorporating the literary devices of imagery and archaic
language. Fitzgerald’s purpose is to depict the scenery in the West Egg as well
as introduce the main characters in order to set the tone for the forthcoming
rise in action in the storyline. He creates an affluent mood for an audience of
people interested in the 1920s lifestyle.
Researcher Chapter 5-6
1. The Great Gatsby was during the time of the Prohibition Era which was the time alcohol was illegal no matter what age you were. The book also had Flappers. In the 1920s the term, "Flappers" are used to describe young women especially one who, behaved and dressed in a boldly unconventional manner. The of this book was Myrtle Wilson because she wasn't faithful in having only one partner, instead she had two and kept it a secret and did what she wanted without caring about what others thought about her. This makes her rebellious, to add onto this, she is also married to George Wilson, but is a mistress to Tom Buchanan. Her appearance is also similar to a Flapper's because she has her hair cut into a short bob and her attire consists of wearing short dresses. The Great Gatsby is also connected to materialism, the girls in the book keep wanting more than they already have which then caused them to have an affair with richer men so that they can be wealthy by dating another guy with more money.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Travel Tracer for Chapters 3 and 4:
Chapter 3 begins at West Egg where Gatsby throws a party , and all of the wealthy individuals come over to celebrate here. Then, as the party ends and the guests leave, Nick also decides to leave back home, where he practically lives next to Gatsby. In Chapter 4, he fun and exciting party environment later transitions to the next beautiful morning when Gatsby picks up Nick to take him to go eat lunch in New York and they go through the valley of ashes. Next, the story moves back to the past; Jordan tells Nick about Daisy's and Gatsby's romance when he was just a lieutenant and she was younger. Jordan explains as much as she can to Nick and then tells him to help Gatsby with a favor to see Daisy without her knowing. This story has a plethora of scenes where the past events are remembered like flashbacks, and then back to reality.
Chapter 3 begins at West Egg where Gatsby throws a party , and all of the wealthy individuals come over to celebrate here. Then, as the party ends and the guests leave, Nick also decides to leave back home, where he practically lives next to Gatsby. In Chapter 4, he fun and exciting party environment later transitions to the next beautiful morning when Gatsby picks up Nick to take him to go eat lunch in New York and they go through the valley of ashes. Next, the story moves back to the past; Jordan tells Nick about Daisy's and Gatsby's romance when he was just a lieutenant and she was younger. Jordan explains as much as she can to Nick and then tells him to help Gatsby with a favor to see Daisy without her knowing. This story has a plethora of scenes where the past events are remembered like flashbacks, and then back to reality.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
Discussion Director Chapters 3-4
CHAPTER 3
1. What is one of the reasons why Gatsby is so well known in New York?
2. Why was it awkward for Nick at the party and why were their rumors being spread about Gatsby?
3. Explain this quote "He had one of those rare smiles with a quality of eternal reassurance in it, that you may come across four or five times in life."
CHAPTER 4
1. Why was Gatsby pulled over by a cop, and what did he show him? What happens then?
2. What did Gatsby confess to Jordan?
3. Why does Gatsby want Nick to invite Daisy to tea?
1. What is one of the reasons why Gatsby is so well known in New York?
2. Why was it awkward for Nick at the party and why were their rumors being spread about Gatsby?
3. Explain this quote "He had one of those rare smiles with a quality of eternal reassurance in it, that you may come across four or five times in life."
CHAPTER 4
1. Why was Gatsby pulled over by a cop, and what did he show him? What happens then?
2. What did Gatsby confess to Jordan?
3. Why does Gatsby want Nick to invite Daisy to tea?
Friday, April 26, 2013
The Great Gatsby Researcher for Chapters 1 & 2:
East Egg, Long Island: A city in New York in which aristocrats who have always been wealthy live in because they are fully developed and fairly rich. This is where Tom Buchanans lives with his wife Daisy. People living in East Egg are snobby, greedy, and focus a lot more on the material items that cost money.
West Egg. Long Island: A city in New York where developing individuals are working their way up to become someone wealthy. The people that habit West Egg area bit more humble since they have not been accommodated to the material items yet, and this is where Nick lives.
Setting during 1920s: Chapter one takes place in 1922 which was when the "Roaring Twenties" first began where fashion trends began to change, and women began to vote. During this time period, a group of outgoing women, the Flappers, came out to celebrate the minimum freedom they had. Most people during this era thought that the more money owned would be the path towards happiness.
East Egg, Long Island: A city in New York in which aristocrats who have always been wealthy live in because they are fully developed and fairly rich. This is where Tom Buchanans lives with his wife Daisy. People living in East Egg are snobby, greedy, and focus a lot more on the material items that cost money.
West Egg. Long Island: A city in New York where developing individuals are working their way up to become someone wealthy. The people that habit West Egg area bit more humble since they have not been accommodated to the material items yet, and this is where Nick lives.
Setting during 1920s: Chapter one takes place in 1922 which was when the "Roaring Twenties" first began where fashion trends began to change, and women began to vote. During this time period, a group of outgoing women, the Flappers, came out to celebrate the minimum freedom they had. Most people during this era thought that the more money owned would be the path towards happiness.
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