https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2 Made with a warm hug en-us 2021-04-01 18:59:33 UTC 2025-11-08 02:29:04 UTC hello@padlet.com eviramontes2022_3 https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1376506152 (Teacher's Choice)
The character Tom Buchanan came off very strong in the first bit of "The Great Gatsby." By this I mean he had a very strong personality; one may even say he was conceded. For a typically "average" person he held himself high and the character Nick Carraway, where the point of view of the book starts, describing Tom as a "hard mouth and a supercilious manner." Meaning that if you don't seem respectable to him or are up to his standards, he will not respect you. Tom Buchanan also seemed intimidating because he is described as a big guy when Nick mentions, "you could see a great pack of muscle shifting when his shoulder moved." So not only is he the judge people type, but he looks intimidating. Not too much later you realize he is conceded, as I said before. You will realize this when he said, "just because I'm stronger and more of a man than you are." When someone states this about themselves it's not really expected. This really showed Tom's colors and the type of character he will be in the book. ]]> 2021-04-01 19:09:29 UTC https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1376506152 eviramontes2022_3 https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1410181960 (Student's Choice)
When someone says everything comes at a price usually one thinks of money. However, in some cases, it can mean morally, or socially. In the book the character Daisy, Nick Carraway's cousin is married to Tom. However, this comes at a price because even though she has a smart, good-looking, rich guy, that gives her social status. He does not treat her how he should. Tom Buchanan has a side piece and treats Daisy as if she does not know anything. In the current world, this can also happen at a job interview. They may throw things at you that make you seem inferior or that will not make sense to you, and they do this purposely. At the interview, they ask you tough questions to rock you around and see what you know and don't. At the time "The Great Gatsby" took place women were expected to just sit and look pretty; hence why Daisy was treated the way she was. Like an interview, Tom would throw things at Daisy knowing that wasn't her skill set of knowledge. ]]> 2021-04-13 02:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1410181960 eviramontes2022_3 https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1434859089 (Teacher’s Choice)
So far the story has gotten very intense and so much has happened! At this point we learned that their are four main seating points in the story and each kind of reflect the characters. The four main points are East Egg, West Egg, Valley of Ashes, and New York City. East Egg is known to be the home of all the wealthy people with nice houses. Which also feeds into Tom’s personality because he “is the best and deserves the best” (said nobody ever). Whereas, West Egg was described as, “the less fashionable of the two.” However it was still nice, it was the suburbs between New York and the Northern shore of Long Island; just was not as nice as East Egg. Now the Valley of Ashes is drastically different than East and West Egg. This is where you can find Myrtle (Tom’s Mistress) and her husband. The Valley of the Ashes is just like it sounds “a fantastic farm where ashes grow like wheat into ridges and hills and grotesque.” Finally the New York side, this is like the land of bougie this is where all the new money is. This is where you can find Tom and Myrtle roaming around and all their friends and apartment. ]]> 2021-04-19 19:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1434859089 eviramontes2022_3 https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1435573352 (Student’s Choice)
In the story “The Great Gatsby” Daisy is being cheated on by her husband, Tom and he is becoming buddies with her cousin Nick. So we find this out early in the story, considering we learned this in chapter one, but in chapter two Nick and Tom were hanging out all day with Tom’s mistress. Nick new that Myrtle was Tom’s mistress, but never spoke up about how wrong the situation was. I understand that Tom is a good friend of Nick’s because they have known each other since college, but Daisy is his cousin. Considering that she is family one would expect him to have her back and to get out of the situation as soon as possible in respect to his cousin. However Nick does not do this he stays and has a good time with Tom and his mistress there was a time where he wanted to leave but that was more because of the heavy drinking and he wasn’t that into it. However Nick does not do this he stays and has a good time with Tom and his mistress. It was just shocking that Nick didn’t have the urge to stand up for Daisy and explain how wrong the situation is in instead to just sit and watch when he knew what was going on. ]]> 2021-04-19 23:58:31 UTC https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1435573352 eviramontes2022_3 https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1461350204 (Teacher’s Choice)
This was a very interesting chapter. Nick is invited to a party at Gatsby’s which is weird because usually people just show. Anyways, when Nick and Jordan were leaving the party she decided to drive and Nick made a comment saying she was a horrible driver. To which she responded, "They'll keep out of my way," she insisted. "It takes two to make an accident." Hearing this from her it shows how careless she is and that she must be comfortable to not even think of the expenses or lives an accident would cost. Knowing this, one can infer that Jordan is in the upper class. Something that is interesting is that in the story the upper class people don’t really care about consequences and we see this in Jordan. All anyone cares about is their social status and where they are in the “social ladder.” There is also a way to climb up this sad social ladder and that is what Myrtle is doing. Seeing how the story is and how it’s kind of based on your social status I believe that’s the only reason why myrtle is still with Tom, because she wants to be in that higher social class. Knowing this she’s kind of able to pass in more than one social class because her husband is middle class so that is what she technically is, but on the weekends when she’s with Tom she’s considered high class. The story is picking up a bit and we are finding out so much and I cannot wait to see what happens next.]]> 2021-04-26 19:28:02 UTC https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1461350204 eviramontes2022_3 https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1462528881 (Student’s Choice)
In the story “The Great Gatsby” we have seen very many different aspects. In the last chapter we found out a little bit about social status and that where you live kind of tells it all. However in chapter 3 of “The Great Gatsby“ we went more into depth and got more hints about it. When Nick went to Gatsby‘s party we saw everyone who either was or wanted to be a part of that upper class lifestyle. No one is invited to Gatsby‘s parties everyone just kind of ends up there and Gatsby is a mysterious man that no one really knows anything about. So being at his parties or being called to speak with him privately is them thinking they are super important and up in the social ladder. An example is Myrtle and how she staying with Tom because Tom can provide that lavish upper class lifestyle where her husband cannot. This is not confirmed in the story that this is the reason why she staying with Tom, but given that she feels like she outgrew where she lived one can only assume. Also with the story why wouldn’t she stay with him, don’t get me wrong what she is doing is awful. However, in the era the book is taking place in what Daisy is doing is the only way for a woman to gain status and to get a life that they want. Usually they just Mary right the first time, but her husband didn’t turn out what she thought to be. Thus making her turn to Tom. We also have to take into consideration that at this time your social status was everything.]]> 2021-04-27 03:10:52 UTC https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1462528881 eviramontes2022_3 https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1496680706 (Teacher’s Choice)
The tea was spilled this chapter! Everything came into perspective about Gatsby! We learned about who he is friends with which changes our perspective of how we saw him drastically! At least for me. What we know so far is that Gatsby is friends with Mr. Wolfsheim which is odd because he is known for “fixing the World Series.” This makes one think, why is Gatsby friends with such a shady man. Gatsby is known to be rich and high in social rank, so why be friends with Wolfshiem? Now this makes me think if Gatsby is as honorable of a man as he portrays himself to be. Did he really inherit his money or did he make some kind of deal with Wolfshiem that put Gatsby in the position he is in. It’s weird because Gatsby makes it seem like he does it all, but what if he had help? We learn that he loves Daisy and had to be rich to be with her so maybe he’s not as honorable of a man as he portrays himself to be.]]> 2021-05-06 04:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1496680706 eviramontes2022_3 https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1496718210 (Student’s Choice)
Kind of going back to the characterization, we learn about Gatsby’s relationship with Mr. Wolfshiem and it’s weird because he’s friends with such a shady man. So this gets me to think that he’s only friends with him because he had to set Gatsby up in someway. I mean we learned that Gatsby loves Daisy and he wasn’t rich, but he needed to be in order to be with Daisy. All of a sudden a couple years later he is in a position to be with her even though it might be late he got to that position. It’s just weird how he inherited all this money and got everything he needed to be considered rich in such a short period of time. Gatsby has no family because they all died and that’s how he inherited his money it’s just something I question. If you’re friends with a guy like Mr. Wolfshiem then you would’ve had to be in something to know him, or be involved in something. So this leads me to believe that Mr. Wolfshiem put Gatsby in the position that he is because Gatsby wanted to be with Daisy so bad.]]> 2021-05-06 05:06:16 UTC https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1496718210 eviramontes2022_3 https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1510819371 (Teacher’s Choice)
This was the chapter! The chapter Daisy and Gatsby met up after 5 years. When they rekindled Gatsby wanted to show off his riches to Daisy so he showed her around his house and had all his nice things laid out. However, when giving Daisy the tour Gatsby states, "You always have a green light that burns all night at the end of your dock,” to Daisy. This green light was mentioned a bit throughout the chapter, which made me wonder what the message was behind the green light. In chapter 1 this green light was mentioned and Gatsby associates it with Daisy. I believe that it is associated with Daisy, but I believe it’s his hopes and dreams as well. This can go deeper because his hopes and dreams were to be rich to be with Daisy, so the color green could also represent money. He needed to be rich and have status in order to be with Daisy and the green light across the dock is so far, but he could get there. ]]> 2021-05-10 19:26:48 UTC https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1510819371 eviramontes2022_3 https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1513977664 (Student Choice)
Gatsby is one weird man. He is so hard to interpret, and we just keep finding out more stuff about him. When he was able to see Daisy again he kind of got caught up in a lie. From what we know he inherited his money because that is what he stated to Nick. However when he mentioned how he got his house to Daisy he mentioned that it took him 3 years to earn the money for the house. Nick pointed this out by saying “I thought you inherited your money.” To which Gatsby responded he had lost most of it during the war, but that seemed a little off. He also offered Nick a side job in a shady business Gatsby is in or running. So this just leads us wondering who is Gatsby really?]]> 2021-05-11 15:51:02 UTC https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1513977664 eviramontes2022_3 https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1537633095 (Teacher's Choice)
Chapter 6 was very juicy and Gatsby got a little caught up in what he was saying. In previous chapters, we were told that Gatsby came from a wealthy family. However, Nick explained how he actually came from a family of farmers. Granted they could have been wealthy farmers, but that is not what we were told. It was also said that Gatsby went to St. Olaf, but he had previously stated he went to Oxford. Gatsby made up a whole other life for himself which most was not true. Even though he attended St. Olaf College Gatsby ended up dropping out during his first term because he was embarrassed about how poor he was. Gatsby reminds me of a chameleon because they adapt to their surroundings and you really have to look for them to find them. Gatsby didn't want to be the poor boy and couldn't be since he wanted Daisy. So he got himself a new surrounding with the higher-end people and did anything to blend in with his new surroundings. Everything he did as a young man to reach his goal, really shows how determined and persistent he can be. It also shows how goal-oriented he is, which can be considered as some of his good traits. At first, he just didn't want to be the poor boy at school, but later the goal was to be the rich man who could provide Daisy's best life. There are many different character traits of Gatsby's and clearly, his goals have been consistent with at least having money. ]]> 2021-05-18 21:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1537633095 eviramontes2022_3 https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1537695063 (Student's Choice)
During chapter 6 at Gatsby's party, we see that Tom goes to scout the room, and Daisy gives him a gold pen. Why does Tom go scout the room though? We then put pieces together and find out he is looking for another mistress. Personally, I thought he only would have one, but I am also not surprised that two women are not enough for him. The fact that he is going on the hunt for someone new leads me to wonder what happened with his other girl? Why does he feel the need to find someone new? If he sees that Gatsby likes Daisy and that Daisy is clearly paying more attention to Gatsby, why wouldn't Tom put up more of a fight? He has got to still love Daisy if he has not split up with her... Right? I hope we find out more about what is going on with Tom and what he is doing with these women because if he wants to explore then why is he still married to Daisy? Nothing is really keeping them from separating. Unless they just don't want the reputation of being divorced, but that would make more sense for Daisy rather than Tom. So my overall question is what is Tom doing and when will he make a decision? ]]> 2021-05-18 22:30:33 UTC https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1537695063 eviramontes2022_3 https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1555101357 (Teacher’s Choice)
This chapter was very intense. Everything was about love and if Daisy was going to choose between Tom and Gatsby. Gatsby kind of forced Daisy to pick during their day with everyone, to which she chose Gatsby. It is clear that Gatsby loves Daisy because he is willing to do anything to be good enough for her and provide whatever she wanted. Daisy also seemed like she loved him at first, but towards the end of the chapter it seemed as if she started wandering back to Tom. So the question of does Daisy love Gatsby the way he loves her has yet to be clear. When talking about Tom it seems that Daisy wasn’t enough for him. However, when he found out about Daisy and Gatsby all of a sudden it hurt him and he never loved Daisy more. This just kind of seems wrong and I think that Tom doesn’t really love Daisy, but loves competition. Since this chapter is mainly about love I wonder about Nick’s interest. He does try to remain neutral in the story and doesn’t really mention much of his emotions. So far from what we’ve gathered Nick doesn’t really love anyone besides Daisy because that’s his family. He found himself attracted to Jordan for a little bit, but I don’t even know if that’s still going on because he never really mentions it. This story is very confusing for when it comes to the topic of love because everyone has a past and either had a lover or is currently unhappy. The theme of this chapter was clearly love, and we can assume that Fitzgerald might be saying that love is different things and you can’t really describe it.]]> 2021-05-24 19:27:40 UTC https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1555101357 eviramontes2022_3 https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1559499135 (Student’s Choice)
This chapter Tom discovers the chemistry between Daisy and Gatsby. How? Might you ask? Gatsby felt bold when Daisy said she loved him so Gatsby wanted to stir up the pot. He went over to Daisy and Tom‘s house to spend the day with them, and from there everyone went to town where things got interesting. During their little trip to town Gatsby revealed that Daisy loves him. To which Daisy agrees, but Gatsby sped up the process faster than she would have liked. I don’t really know what Daisy‘s intentions were but she was clearly not ready to bring their relationship to light. When all of this was happening Daisy said to Gatsby “You want to much!” This being stated clearly shows that it was going to fast for her. Gatsby has always wanted Daisy and the only way he could get her was if he had money. However this has always been a goal for Gatsby because he didn’t want to be that poor boy. Earlier in the chapter Nick and Gatsby are talking about the way Daisy speaks to which Gatsby states her voice sounds like money. The fact that Gatsby was the one who stated this makes me curious as to which if he really loves her, or the money and status she brings? As I stated earlier money has always been a goal for Gatsby so are his feelings for Daisy true or is he just chasing the money at this point? We can also raise this question about Tom, but he has a different drive than Gatsby. The fact that Tom cheated on Daisy had already raised the question of if he really loved her. He ignored Daisy and always undermined her, but now Gatsby is around for the fight for Daisy does it make her worth it now to Tom?]]> 2021-05-25 22:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1559499135 eviramontes2022_3 https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1581172570 (Teacher’s Choice)
When first looking at this book you are immediately drawn to the sad eyes on the cover. After reading “The Great Gatsby,” it makes sense why they are designed in that way. Everyone in the book has to keep their reputation, can’t make a mistake, has to be perfect. However, when reading the story we know that is not the case. Everyone is drained and everything happens so quickly, everyone ends up with the eyes that are on the cover. After we notice the eyes we are drawn to the bright, glowing, golden, city. I believe F. Scott. Fitzgerald made it gold because it’s a color of wealth and prosperity; at least in this world and time. When we see gold we think of the lavish life, but the sad eyes above also show what really happens in all the lavish living. The story that the covers hold is proof of it. For example Daisy is living the life, she’s rich, taken care for, you would think she’s happy. However we learn that he life is complicated and she reflects those sad eyes within. ]]> 2021-06-03 01:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1581172570 eviramontes2022_3 https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1581197328 (Student’s Choice)
At the end of last chapter we learn Daisy killed Myrtle while driving Gatsby’s car. You can’t mistake Gatsby’s car because he made it customer to him; it’s a one of a kind. Instead of stopping to help Myrtle, Daisy just continued driving in shock of what happened. Even though she should have stopped she didn’t. It couldn’t have been because it was Tom’s mistress because Daisy didn’t know what she looked like. However, why didn’t Gatsby take control and make Daisy stop and do the right thing? I understand that he loves her and doesn’t want any harm to come to her, but he should have done the right thing. Due to this Gatsby is dead. Myrtle’s husband killed Gatsby and then killed himself right after. What if he had stopped the car and make Daisy take responsibility for what she had done? He would still be alive and Daisy wouldn’t have to live with this burden on her shoulders. ]]> 2021-06-03 01:33:14 UTC https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1581197328 eviramontes2022_3 https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1588995853 (Teacher’s Choice)
This was the final chapter of “The Great Gatsby” and not going to lie I wanted more, but that’s a different topic. Something that is noticed throughout the story is how everyone is trying to accomplish the American Dream. For example, Myrtle felt that she didn’t belong in the valley of ashes and that she deserved more. Her American dream was to be rich and have status. Gatsby wanted the same thing, he didn’t want to be the poor boy, he wanted money and social status, and the girl. You see that’s what the American dream mainly consist of, money, and status. Interestingly enough once Myrtle and Gatsby were on that mission they were never truly happy. Gatsby even died and was unfulfilled. I say this because he didn’t get the girl, but he did get the money and status. Something that is disregarded in the American Dream is being happy with everything. Gatsby technically accomplished his goal, but since he didn’t get the girl he felt unaccomplished. Look where the money and status got him, he’s now dead and so is Myrtle. They both got the money, but not the happiness and fulfillment. The status and money got them nowhere because when Gatsby died and Nick was having a funeral nobody wanted to come. Most said the same thing "Well, I'll certainly try. What I called up about is----” (Chapter 9). One thing to take away is that you can have it all, but without that happiness it means nothing. ]]> 2021-06-07 04:45:59 UTC https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1588995853 eviramontes2022_3 https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1593211867 (Student Choice)
By this point we all know the ending of “The Great Gatsby,” but if you don’t stop reading now and finish the book. Anyways, the way “The Great Gatsby” ended left me very unsatisfied. I say this because I hated the fact that Gatsby died! I was rooting for him in the battle of Daisy’s love. However the fact that Gatsby’s death didn’t seem to phase Daisy makes me think if she was even worthy of his love. After reading the book I liked it, and I guess it wrapped up how the American Dream can turn out. You can end up unfulfilled and that we are all going to die anyway so make the most of what you have. When achieving the American Dream it seems that you come along a lot of fake people; never truly have a friend. This is proven after Gatsby’s death when nobody showed at his funeral. I wish more would have come, but it went along with the plot. I personally wanted a better turn out for Gatsby and wish Tom had died in his place because after all, Tom was the one sleeping with Myrtle. ]]> 2021-06-08 15:26:41 UTC https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1593211867 eviramontes2022_3 https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1609272340 As we all know the basis of “The Great Gatsby” is the American Dream. When people think of American they usually think of them as careless and have everything they want. Hence why it’s called the American Dream; to not have a care in the world and not have modern struggles. This reminded me of the play, “A Raisin in the Sun,” because it was also based on the American Dream. However, with “A Raisin in the Sun,” it was a little more practical, everyone was shown at the bottom working their way up and all the modern problems were shown. Both “The Great Gatsby” and “A Raisin in the Sun” also show problems in status. In “A Raisin in the Sun,” the family was judged by their color so they were seen differently. Whereas in “The Great Gatsby,” Gatsby was seen differently and judged because he was new money. They both had issues with their climb to the top, but managed to get there. For them their top priority was to have money and a house because generally that is the American Dream.]]> 2021-06-16 05:27:55 UTC https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1609272340 eviramontes2022_3 https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1609278055 These ideas in the text relate to the larger world in the sense that it highlights the social inequality that there is and the yearning people have to recreate the past. When reading “The Great Gatsby,” it is not hard to recognize how much old money loathes new money. This is shown by Tom Buchanan when he is constantly putting down new money calling them a bunch of “bootleggers.” This still happens today, where rich people will look down on people that don’t have as much. The higher class is always thinking that the lower is just using them, thus creating a social inequality. Something that is also recognized is how badly Gatsby wants to recreate the past with Daisy. Everyone tries to recreate the past somehow. Usually a significant other will recreate the past and take you back to where you had your first date to help each other remember the flame there was in the beginning. Another example can be how scientists are trying to bring things back that were extinct because they are trying to recreate the past of the world.  ]]> 2021-06-16 05:31:33 UTC https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1609278055 eviramontes2022_3 https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1609281873 The ideas in the text may relate to my life in feeling as if I don’t fit in. We all know that Gatsby didn’t really fit into West Egg he had climbed his way there. I can relate to this because I felt as if I didn’t belong in Claremont coming from Pomona or being looked down upon from not being from that Claremont mentality. Thinking back to Gatsby he was frowned upon because he was “new money” and old money doesn’t mix well with new money. Gatsby felt as if he belonged there and that he couldn’t go back to how he was before. When I first moved districts I felt as if I didn’t belong. I didn’t know anyone and everyone was different, it like Gatsby I couldn’t go back. ]]> 2021-06-16 05:34:14 UTC https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1609281873 eviramontes2022_3 https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1609288751 https://docs.google.com/document/d/16DPbLlyvCkGfDuXiDE7xIhwTpNjO_Y6cyOlzaKWSi9U/edit ]]> 2021-06-16 05:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/eviramontes2022_3/a797stoxktz4l7b2/wish/1609288751