Period 3: Gatsby Chapter 3 Close Reading - Group 3 by Brendon Mount https://padlet.com/bmount2/1hqb8a0os71nhq6f Three significant passages from chapter three related to Nick’s thoughts on New York and romantic relations, characterization of Jordan post party en-us 2022-04-11 22:07:40 UTC 2022-04-19 01:43:12 UTC hello@padlet.com Quote #1 evaldovinos8622 https://padlet.com/bmount2/1hqb8a0os71nhq6f/wish/2144320644 "I began to like New York, the racy, adventurous feel of it at night, and the satisfaction that the constant flicker of men and women and machines gives to the restless eye" (56).]]> 2022-04-14 20:16:23 UTC https://padlet.com/bmount2/1hqb8a0os71nhq6f/wish/2144320644 Quote #2 ccorreani8056 https://padlet.com/bmount2/1hqb8a0os71nhq6f/wish/2144320671 "The bored haughty face that she turned to the world concealed something- most affectations conceal something eventually, even if they don't in the beginning-" (57).]]> 2022-04-14 20:16:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bmount2/1hqb8a0os71nhq6f/wish/2144320671 Quote #3 evaldovinos8622 https://padlet.com/bmount2/1hqb8a0os71nhq6f/wish/2144323142 "She was incurably dishonest. She wasn't able to endure being at a disadvantage and, given this unwillingness, I suppose she had begun dealing in subterfuges when she was very young in order to keep that cool, insolent smile turned to the world and yet satisfy the demands of her hard, jaunty body" (58).]]> 2022-04-14 20:20:05 UTC https://padlet.com/bmount2/1hqb8a0os71nhq6f/wish/2144323142 Analysis #2 ccorreani8056 https://padlet.com/bmount2/1hqb8a0os71nhq6f/wish/2144326586 The way that Jordan acts (bored, superior, above others) is used as a way to hide herself. She's consciously concealing herself from the people she meets. In the rich society she lives in, appearances are the most important thing and she presents herself as aloof to hide her judgement. ]]> 2022-04-14 20:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bmount2/1hqb8a0os71nhq6f/wish/2144326586 Analysis for #3 evaldovinos8622 https://padlet.com/bmount2/1hqb8a0os71nhq6f/wish/2144327364 This quote reveals that Jordan is dishonest solely for the purpose of being "above" others. Her "cool, insolent smile" reveals her blatant rude and arrogant attitude towards others and towards the world. Her "jaunty" appearance further exemplifies this self-confident mindset and big ego that she carries around.]]> 2022-04-14 20:26:07 UTC https://padlet.com/bmount2/1hqb8a0os71nhq6f/wish/2144327364 Definitions ccorreani8056 https://padlet.com/bmount2/1hqb8a0os71nhq6f/wish/2144328968 Haughty: arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Affectations: behavior, speech, or writing that is artificial and designed to impress.]]> 2022-04-14 20:28:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bmount2/1hqb8a0os71nhq6f/wish/2144328968 Definitions evaldovinos8622 https://padlet.com/bmount2/1hqb8a0os71nhq6f/wish/2144334228 Subterfuges: deceit used in order to achieve one's goal.
Insolent: showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.
Jaunty: having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner.
]]> 2022-04-14 20:35:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bmount2/1hqb8a0os71nhq6f/wish/2144334228 Analysis #1 gallen1683 https://padlet.com/bmount2/1hqb8a0os71nhq6f/wish/2144335891 Nick starts to like the quick pace and upbeat feel of the city after growing up in a more quiet setting. Though he wont admit it, he enjoys being an observer of the gossip and events that pass in the high society he seems to be apart of.]]> 2022-04-14 20:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bmount2/1hqb8a0os71nhq6f/wish/2144335891 Theme ccorreani8056 https://padlet.com/bmount2/1hqb8a0os71nhq6f/wish/2144337471 One must conceal one's true feelings in order to succeed in a wealthy society. ]]> 2022-04-14 20:39:27 UTC https://padlet.com/bmount2/1hqb8a0os71nhq6f/wish/2144337471 Question ccorreani8056 https://padlet.com/bmount2/1hqb8a0os71nhq6f/wish/2144338430 How do Nick's thoughts on romantic relations, Jordan, and New York connect into one topic?]]> 2022-04-14 20:40:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bmount2/1hqb8a0os71nhq6f/wish/2144338430 ccorreani8056 https://padlet.com/bmount2/1hqb8a0os71nhq6f/wish/2144342788 2022-04-14 20:46:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bmount2/1hqb8a0os71nhq6f/wish/2144342788