What BIG ABSTRACT IDEA are you left with after reading the ending of the novel? What devices stand out to you? (state at least 2-3) by Jennifer LaMonte

What BIG ABSTRACT IDEA are you left with after reading the ending of the novel? What devices stand out to you? (state at least 2-3) by Jennifer LaMonte https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb Made with good vibes despite it all en-us 2018-10-21 18:41:32 UTC 2025-11-22 15:03:31 UTC hello@padlet.com Liza Mason https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295535852 In the last page of the novel, Fitzgerald brings us back to some older themes such as dark vs light as well as rhetorical strategies such as ambiguity and illusions. ]]> 2018-10-22 16:01:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295535852 Kayla Madden https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295535936 The final quote in the novel uses imagery of a boat going against the current to represents Gatsby and how as much as he believes he needs to reach out or "beat on" it is only keeping him in the same dark place, what he doesn't know is that his dream is already far behind him, "ceaselessly into the past".]]> 2018-10-22 16:01:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295535936 Maddie Klungel https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295535944 The last page of the novel, Fitzgerald uses imagery, metaphors and tone to convey the American Dream and that Gatsby dream was the green light at the end of Daisy's dock and he got so close to achieving it. It is almost like his dream ended and then he died after that. ]]> 2018-10-22 16:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295535944 Liliana Valle https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295535998 In the last page of the novel, Fitzgerald uses tone and imagery to describe the big abstract idea, the idea of the American dream has completely changed. Gatsby had this dream that was already in his past yet he still hoped for it. The dreams that are wanted are things of the past that can no longer be achieved. ]]> 2018-10-22 16:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295535998 Sophia Gregory https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295536059 On the last page of The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald, uses diction, imagery, and syntax to portray the idea that the people of our country kept reaching forward for the dreams that were already behind him.]]> 2018-10-22 16:02:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295536059 Samantha Garcia https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295536077 In the last page of the novel S. Scott Fitzgerald's use of imagery, symbolism and diction to convey the theme of the American dream. The American dream is demonstrated through the green light that Gatsby tried to reach which represent his dream of being with Daisy. A dream that was impossible to reach because it involved recreating the past. The green light is a represents the American dream that we all try to reach and that gives us hope. ]]> 2018-10-22 16:02:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295536077 Katie Mason https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295536105 2018-10-22 16:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295536105 Deven Boldway https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295536138 In the last page of the novel Fitzgerald uses analogy and metaphor. He talks about the way the island looks to the Dutch sailors who founded it where they can create whatever they want. Which leads to the creation of the sailors dreams. Which leads to the big theme of the American dream that is developed throughout the book and what is given a deeper meaning in the last sentence.]]> 2018-10-22 16:02:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295536138 Aeowyn Richmond https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295536141 I saw an overwhelming theme towards the end of the novel, that strives from the beginning of the novel. in the beginning Nick talks about how in the end, Gatsby was alright, it was what followed him, what haunted him that was the problem. I believe what followed him was unworthy dreams, silly dreams about Daisy, money, and becoming someone you're not. I don't think that Gatsby was a problem, i think it was his dreams of false grandeur that were. i believe that the novel is about false, fake dreams that haunt us all and how Gatsby is an embodiment of humanities fight with time.]]> 2018-10-22 16:02:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295536141 Mathew https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295536171 The page speaks of a want to change, however it is done in ignorance and is elusive. Fitzgerald mentions the "Dutch sailors", that is, those that sought the American Dream, "compelled into an aesthetic contemplation he neither understood nor desired... with something commensurate to his capacity for wonder"; in other words, these people never properly understood the realities of the American Dream. Fitzgerald's usage of diction helps create a proper feeling of how people viewed the American Dream, such as "orgastic". ]]> 2018-10-22 16:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295536171 Maggie Anderson https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295536181 In this passage from The Great Gatsby Fitzgerald uses rhetorical questions, ambiguity, simile, and the theme of dark versus light to show what made Gatsby so great . ]]> 2018-10-22 16:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295536181 Elizabeth Schloezer elizabethschloezer https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295536187 In the last page of the novel, F. Scott Fitzgerald uses the devices of diction and imagery to show that ]]> 2018-10-22 16:02:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295536187 Harry https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295536210 At the end of the novel there's an apparent theme that redefines itself, Gatsby's dream had come to a close and with that brought the realities back to earth for Nick. Fitzgerald's uses imagery and metaphor's to inform us about the desecration of Gatsby's home and how isolated it was.]]> 2018-10-22 16:02:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295536210 Aedyn Frazer https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295536371 These last few moments we spend with this book we are left with illusions. Where Nick is saying his goodbyes to his life with Gatsby, to Gatsby. He eludes to the first chapter where we first meet Gatsby reaching for the green light. He is using this closing of the novel to recollect all that he has learned through Gatsby. That time is precious, don't waste it nor should you try to recreate it. Fitzgerald uses brilliant word choice to expose our inner selves. We as emotional human beings want to recreate time to never lose those amazing moments that we can never recreate. Gatsby became great because he was the only one in our view of his society who was goal oriented to achieve his true dream.

]]> 2018-10-22 16:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295536371 Adrian https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295536748 Gatsby believed that all dreams are in your reach.When the time came for him to extend his hand and grab Daisy the world was holding him back.But his allusion of the dream gave him purpose.This shows when Tom and Daisy do what they want and have nothing to live for.His dream was the only reason to wake up in the morning.]]> 2018-10-22 16:03:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295536748 Abe Ramirez https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295536802 On the last page of the novel, Fitzgerald ]]> 2018-10-22 16:03:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295536802 Anthony Munoz https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295537260 On the last page of the novel, Fitzgerald makes us feel sympathetic for Gatsby through imagery and changes in the overall tone of the passage.]]> 2018-10-22 16:04:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295537260 Trevor Ellena https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295537611 On the last page of the novel, Fitzgerald uses ambiguity to show the significance of the green light at the end of Daisy's dock and how Gatsby failed to grasp his dream to be with Daisy.]]> 2018-10-22 16:04:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295537611 Vineela Donthi https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295538144 In the last page of The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald uses metaphors, imagery, and tone to show the readers how and why Gatsby's always busy mansion was deserted after his death.]]> 2018-10-22 16:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295538144 Lindie Clem https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295540244 On that last page of The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald uses imagery and the theme light versus dark to convey Gatsby's greatness. He uses imagery to show why Gatsby was great and how he achieves his goals. Fitzgerald uses light versus dark to show how Gatsby is greater than any other character. ]]> 2018-10-22 16:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295540244 Grace Shelfo https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295541478 The last page of the novel, The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald uses the green light from the first chapter again as a representation of the "American Dream" and his dream to be with Daisy. He shows the illusion of Gatsby reaching out to the light; he's really reaching for nothing because it has already passed him. ]]> 2018-10-22 16:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295541478 Amy https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295542079 In the last page of The Great Gatsby, Gatsby has been the best that America can produce. Nick concludes that people are unable to recreate the past but instead people will return to the past. Nick also concludes that Gatsby's dream was already behind for him. Fitzgerald also compares the past dreams of the future by symbolizing the green light.

]]> 2018-10-22 16:11:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295542079 Denise Contreras https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295545347 One the last page of The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald uses imagery and diction to explain that all of us pursue the same dream as Gatsby, the ´American Dream´. Also individuals should attempt to dream even if its impossible.]]> 2018-10-22 16:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295545347 Gabby Corro https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295546885 On the last page of the novel, Fitzgerald sheds light to the theme of illusion versus reality ]]> 2018-10-22 16:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295546885 Noah Guillome https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295707773 Fitzgerald's word choice, imagery, and parallelism in the final page of The Great Gatsby, shows how people should learn from the idea of Gatsby representing us, so that we can find peace in our own lives and be content. ]]> 2018-10-22 21:28:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295707773 Angelo Vivan https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709813 On the final page of The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald uses imagery and diction to convey the importance of Gatsby's as he is being represented as us, and how we should learn from him to improve our lives.]]> 2018-10-22 21:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709813 Maddi https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709822 On the final page of The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald's use of detailed imagery, intricate word choice, and illusions of dark versus light to show that Gatsby and his life was truly a representation of us as Americans and our want to repeat and go back to the past.]]> 2018-10-22 21:38:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709822 Pedro A. https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709842 In the last page of The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald uses imagery and diction to show that we all pursue a dream just like Gatsby, and if our hope is as strong as our will, then you might, a small chance, that you will accomplish the dream.]]> 2018-10-22 21:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709842 Sara Ledesma https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709843 On the last page of The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald uses metaphors, imagery and syntax to exemplify how Gatsby's constant struggle to achieve his dream relates to us as we should also attempt to attain our dreams despite it's difficulty.]]> 2018-10-22 21:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709843 Jordan Whitehead https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709851 On the last page of The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald's use of imagery, alliteration, and diction reveal our perception of the unattainable past. Through Gatsby's reach for his dreams, the reader can come to realize that we constantly will ourselves into eternal optimism regarding our goals, despite obstacles and the inevitable progression of time.]]> 2018-10-22 21:38:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709851 Rocky Davis https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709853 At the end of the novel, The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald's use of imagery and symbolic references gives us the idea that Gatsby is us and the American dream tainted our outlook of reaching our goals. Fitzgerald expresses that the journey we take is more important than the actual dream we achieve. ]]> 2018-10-22 21:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709853 Amber Elias https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709855 In the final pages of the novel Fitzgerald constructs a scene of revelation for a reader, he is talking about more that only Gatsby and in the death of a dreamer achieves the message that ones dream is forever fleeting and nearly impossible to truly reach. ]]> 2018-10-22 21:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709855 Erika Eberhardt https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709915 The ending of the Great Gatsby shows Fitzgerald's pessimistic outlook on humanity's condition, and how we as humans can´t help but repeat history. Fitzgerald emphasizes this point using Imagery and symbolism]]> 2018-10-22 21:38:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709915 Gabi Richardson https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709924 On the last page of The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald uses imagery, diction, and syntax to portray the image that Gatsby represents us as a country, chasing dreams that we may or may not ever reach]]> 2018-10-22 21:38:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709924 Elena Crane https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709925 On the last page of The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald uses diction, tone, and imagery to convey the transience of life. ]]> 2018-10-22 21:38:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709925 Morgan Groves https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709939 In his final passage of The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald uses vivid imagery, authentic diction, and ambiguity in his ideas to express that we as a country, are chasing a dream that has long been dead.]]> 2018-10-22 21:38:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709939 Cutler Low https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709945 In The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald uses imagery and intricate diction to describe the "American Dream" and its recapitulating ]]> 2018-10-22 21:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709945 Andrea Espitia https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709946 In the last pages of The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald uses imagery and syntax to ]]> 2018-10-22 21:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709946 Austin https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709958 In the last page of The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald shows that the ideas of dreams, blinding us with the idea of goodness, holiness, and purity- are almost unattainable; if we chase our dreams, forcing our way into hopes and the ideal, then eventually the inevitable suffering of life will end its pursuit and reach us.]]> 2018-10-22 21:38:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709958 Zoé Murphy https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709982 In the last passage of The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald uses figurative language, detail and alliteration to convey the universal nature of Gatsby's story, to convey how we are Gatsby, to convey ourinability to give up on our dreams.]]> 2018-10-22 21:38:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295709982 JDL jenlamonte https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295710115 Fitzgerald uses the last page of the novel to expand the implications of his story to include all of us: there is something both heroic and essentially flawed in following our dreams because they can easily become illusions of our past desires, entirely unreachable and rotten from the passage of time. ]]> 2018-10-22 21:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295710115 Justine Merilles https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295710165 In the last page of the Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald alludes to the idea of the roaring 20´s coming to an end, and fresh new life,land, and dreams coming into fruition, when he uses ambiguous word choice to describe the ¨incoherent failure¨ of the American society in the 20´s, includes imagery to add to the dying party that is still ¨faint and incessant¨, and uses parallelism when he mentions the same ¨green light¨ from earlier chapters to represent the dreams manifested ¨before us.¨]]> 2018-10-22 21:39:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295710165 Jaila Loredo jailaloredo https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295710174 On the last page of The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald uses different forms on imagery, figurative language and diction to show his readers all the details `` ]]> 2018-10-22 21:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295710174 Leslie Beas https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295710244 In the last passage of Fitzgerald's novel, The Great Gatsby, he tries to imply that the past is done, it's over. But whenever we try to relive it or even rectify it, we get lost in an already dead dream. Only to find ourselves full of loss and emptiness at the realization of an impossible dream/future. ]]> 2018-10-22 21:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295710244 Chase DeBow https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295710253 ]]> 2018-10-22 21:40:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295710253 Shawna https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295710278 In the end of the Great Gatsby, Gatsby wanted to badly to recreate the past, to recreate what he once had with Daisy. Fitzgerald uses symbolism , diction and imagery to let humanity know that the past is gone and can't be recreated. ]]> 2018-10-22 21:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295710278 Samantha https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295710365 On the last page of The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald's use of imagery, diction and syntax to display the "American Dream" and our yearning for it to be real.]]> 2018-10-22 21:40:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295710365 Kambiz https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295710572 After reading the ending of the novel I was left with the big abstract idea that repeating the past isn't possible. The literary devices that stand out to me are diction and syntax.]]> 2018-10-22 21:41:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295710572 Alejandra https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295710601 2018-10-22 21:42:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295710601 Aldo Rodriguez https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295774843

In the concluding paragraphs of the novel Fitzgerald makes the clearly expresses the message that some dreams are unrealistic due to circumstances, but where the true beauty lies is in our attempt, our devotion, our journey that drives us closer to that small fracture of a chance that we have of attaining that dream.

]]> 2018-10-23 03:44:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295774843 Chase DeBow https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295777458 On the last page of the novel Fitzgerald uses diction, syntax, and figurative language to express that the past is inaccessible and life isn't worth living without something to reach for. ]]> 2018-10-23 04:04:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295777458 Matthew Lewis https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295777761 In the final page of The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald utilizes imagery, metaphors, and parallelism to convey the idea that Gatsby's desires and goals are related to the unreachable goals we create for ourselves in accordance with the idea of an American dream. ]]> 2018-10-23 04:07:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jenlamonte/8cxxnxlr3zkb/wish/295777761