https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of By: Taylor Trent en-us 2018-04-23 16:40:02 UTC 2025-04-24 13:09:35 UTC hello@padlet.com taylor_1211814 https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/254497259 Jazz in the Great Gatsby brought happiness to the people after the traumatic experiences of the World War. During this time period, Jazz was a new and exciting music that everyone listened to. The Great Gatsby included Jazz music in the novel as a way of conveying different moods during celebrations, and to enhance the relationships in the story.  ]]> 2018-04-23 16:46:53 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/254497259 taylor_1211814 https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/254502657 "Beale Street Blues" written by Chris Barber, was introduced in the novel during Gatsby's and Daisy's courtship. The music is used by Fitzgerald to stir up feelings of sadness and longing for a lost relationship, and the hope of a new beginning.  
The lyrics in the song, "I'd rather be here, than anyplace I know", sets the tone for how Gatsby feels about Daisy. ]]> 2018-04-23 16:56:32 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/254502657 taylor_1211814 https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/254503135 "Ain't we got fun?", by Van and Schneck is included into Chapter five at a time when Gatsby is reuniting with Daisy. This song has a double meaning, it is light hearted and fun suggesting that life is all about parties where the rich get richer and life is without worries. It is also a way for Gatsby to make a statement to Daisy as she rejected him early in life for his poverty. 
The lyrics " Not much money, Oh, but honey, Ain't we got fun?", reminds Daisy she rejected Gatsby because he was poor, which is ironic because now she wants him due to his wealth.]]> 2018-04-23 16:57:20 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/254503135 taylor_1211814 https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/254503581 "The Love Nest", written by John Steel is showed in Chapter five where the mood changes dramatically, from being happy and enjoyable, to sad and indecisive. This song is symbolic because it illustrates Daisy's indecisiveness on whether she should stay with Tom, or move onto a faithful relationship with Gatsby.
The lyrics "Shall we build for pride, Or shall brick and mortar hold, Warmth and love inside?", describe Gatsby's home where no love resides. Daisy lives in a simple home where there is no love, but believes that a "Love Nest" comes from a grand home.]]> 2018-04-23 16:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/254503581 taylor_1211814 https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/254504000 A song that evokes strong emotions of hope, yet sadness is "My Heart Will Go On", written by Will Jennings, and made famous by Celine Dion in the Titanic. I selected this song because of how it creates the same mood as "Beale Street Blues". The lyrics "Love can touch us one time... And last for a lifetime", reflects perfectly on how Gatsby was feeling about Daisy. ]]> 2018-04-23 16:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/254504000 taylor_1211814 https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/254504263 "Should I Stay or Should I Go", written by The Clash is a great comparison to "Ain't We Got Fun?" in the way it speaks of a uncertain relationship. The song is also sung in a similar tone with short jilted statements making it fun and up beat, but the message is clearly asking a lover to make up her mind. "If you say that you are mine, I'll be here 'til the end of time, So you got to let me know, Should I stay or should I go?" ]]> 2018-04-23 16:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/254504263 taylor_1211814 https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/254504354 "Lyin Eyes", written by The Eagles is a classic song describing forbidden love. A young woman marries an older man for wealth and security, while longing to be with her younger lover. This song reflects a similar mood of indecisiveness and sadness as seen in the "Love Nest", describing a similar love triangle that we see Gatsby and Daisy in.
The lyrics "Late at night a big old house gets lonely, I guess every form of refuge has its price", speaks to the fact that a grand house does not ensure happiness or a "Love Nest".]]> 2018-04-23 16:59:32 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/254504354 taylor_1211814 https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/255093221 2018-04-25 04:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/255093221 taylor_1211814 https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/255094099 2018-04-25 04:45:34 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/255094099 taylor_1211814 https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/255095187 2018-04-25 04:56:39 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/255095187 taylor_1211814 https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/255095238 2018-04-25 04:57:20 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/255095238 taylor_1211814 https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/255095380 2018-04-25 04:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/255095380 taylor_1211814 https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/255095501 2018-04-25 04:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/255095501 taylor_1211814 https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/255504169 2018-04-26 04:15:00 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/255504169 taylor_1211814 https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/255506683 2018-04-26 04:32:53 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_1211814/7v0qzun7q0of/wish/255506683