https://padlet.com/cmurray6/3frl17fdfqmu en-us 2017-12-12 07:32:42 UTC 2019-02-03 10:39:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/cmurray6/3frl17fdfqmu/wish/327036054 Additionally, Fitzgerald portrays the extravagance of Gatsby's parties through the use of language in the novel. At Gatsby's party, the "orchestra arrives". An orchestra is a group of instrumentalists that play classical music, they are usually associated with wealthy and seen at events not generally seen at parties. This shows the wealth of Gatsby that embellishes the atmosphere of the party. In addition, the "air is alive with chatter and laughter". The use of personification here gives the reader a visual and auditory image of the vibrant party. Chatter and laughter could imply that the guests are enjoying themselves or this could be a mask for the dull reality. Moreover, Fitzgerald goes on to show that the party had "enough coloured lights to make a Christmas tree of Gatsby's enormous garden." This portrays that all year it feels like Christmas at Gatsby's mansion showing the liveliness of his party. The adjective "enormous" highlights that the garden is grand. The phrase "coloured lights" presents a magical atmosphere. In chapter 3 when Nick is describing the party he admires the "trombones and saxophones and viols and cornets". The use of asyndeton and multiple commas emphasise how shocked and over-whelmed Nick is by Gatsby's party.]]> 2019-02-03 10:01:17 UTC https://padlet.com/cmurray6/3frl17fdfqmu/wish/327036054 https://padlet.com/cmurray6/3frl17fdfqmu/wish/327036063 -Topic Sentence: Fitzgerald portrays Gatsby's guests as superficial and ...

-Quotes: "Men and girls came and went like moths"
     -Simile.
-Hectic and rushed, creates a very busy atmosphere
    -Moths symbolize emptiness, concealment and vulnerability.
     -This relates to the guests as 'they come and go'
      -Men are presented as the more superior and dominant gender, whilst the use of the word "girls" rather than 'ladies or women' signifies weakness and lack of power. This presents the contrast of word choice.
-Quote: "Introductions forgotten on the spot"
 -Introduction: Formal meeting for first time that should be listened to carefully
 -Forgotten on the spot: Careless tone, Depicts the disinterest of the guests, focused on partying          ]]> 2019-02-03 10:01:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cmurray6/3frl17fdfqmu/wish/327036063 https://padlet.com/cmurray6/3frl17fdfqmu/wish/327036082 Fitzgerald presents Gatsby as a superficial and opulent character through Nicks narration. 

As Nick is describing Gatsby's party he mentions that the "orchestra is playing yellow cocktail music". The use of sensory imagery shows Gatsby's desire to attract as much attention to himself as possible. This presents Gatsby as a superficial character. The use of the words "yellow cocktail music" is synesthesia as it's using three senses to describe the music playing. This emphasizes that Gatsby wants to grab attention through any means possible. The word "yellow" is a bright color which may have been used by Fitzgerald to highlight Gatsby's superficial nature and urge to attract people to himself. The repetition of the comas and the word "and" used when Nick is describing Gatsby's party shows the extravagant nature of his parties. The polysyndeton creates a list-like pattern and therefore highlights his wealth, as it may cause the reader to keep reading on and therefore can suggest that he has a never ending source of wealth. Overall, the author's intention may be to show the characters personality as superficial and materialistic nature. ]]> 2019-02-03 10:01:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cmurray6/3frl17fdfqmu/wish/327036082 https://padlet.com/cmurray6/3frl17fdfqmu/wish/327036302 As Nick is describing the surroundings of Gatsby's mansion, he states that Gatsby's "blue gardens" were filled with men and women attending the party. The color "blue" connotes to a melancholic atmosphere and implies the sadness and loneliness within the authentic side of Gatsby's character. The use of the adjective "blue" to describe the garden is unusual and unrealistic, suggesting that the setting seems enchanted. Moreover, this relates to the consistent transformations between reality and illusion. Fitzgerald implemented this contrast to present to the reader the transient truth behind Gatsby. Furthermore, as Nick is astounded by the luxurious assets, he claims that the verandas are gaudy with "primary colors".  The adjective "primary" hints at the bright, vibrant tones of the party, consisting of yellows, reds and blues. The use of "primary colors" represents how they help produce all the other colors across the spectrum, highlighting how Gatsby's parties are significant to society. This links to the idea of realism and surrealism through the connotations behind the citrusy warm tones present. This conveys how magical and extravagant the event was. This allows the reader to grasp an understanding of the fantasy-like  world that Gatsby is submerged in.]]> 2019-02-03 10:02:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cmurray6/3frl17fdfqmu/wish/327036302 https://padlet.com/cmurray6/3frl17fdfqmu/wish/327037346 Fitzgerald portrays Gatsby's guests as superficial and one dimensional. In chapter 3, Fitzgerald displays visual imagery by the use of the quote "Men and girls came and went like moths". This represents the use of simile, to display the hectic and overloaded atmosphere. The use of the "Moth" in the quote symbolise emptiness, concealment and vulnerability. Furthermore, "Men" are presented as the more superior and dominant, whilst the use of the word "girls" rather than 'ladies or women' signifies weakness and lack of power. This presents the contrast of word choice.He describes the communications between guests as "Introductions forgotten on the spot".  This implies the careless nature. Moreover, it depicts the disinterest of the guests that are rather focused on partying, whilst the word "Introduction" portrays the intended formal meeting for the first time which should be of great significance.]]> 2019-02-03 10:15:42 UTC https://padlet.com/cmurray6/3frl17fdfqmu/wish/327037346