https://padlet.com/alopez20235_1/gg5xcvabvbfo3cs Anekin p.2 en-us 2022-05-09 18:06:15 UTC 2025-03-22 00:35:09 UTC hello@padlet.com alopez20235_1 https://padlet.com/alopez20235_1/gg5xcvabvbfo3cs/wish/2176867115 Tom Buchanan is a character who is a wide believer of the superiority of the nordic race, and is also a person who may think he is better than most because of who he used to be. 
“There were men at New Haven who had hated his guts. Just because I’m stronger and more of a man than you are.” 
The color red interprets Tom a lot because of the many references that the color, especially the red and white mansion that he lives in. 

I wonder if Tom’s parents had taught Tom to be the arrogant person that he is, or if coming from a family of wealth had started that?]]> 2022-05-10 03:43:15 UTC https://padlet.com/alopez20235_1/gg5xcvabvbfo3cs/wish/2176867115 alopez20235_1 https://padlet.com/alopez20235_1/gg5xcvabvbfo3cs/wish/2182313196 All locations are located in New York, but characters like Tom Buchanan and Daisy live in East Egg while Nick comes from West Egg. East Egg is considered the more formal and fancy area with Tom’s house being located next to the beach but surrounded by enormous mansions. “Their house was even more elaborate than I expected, a cheerful red and white Georgian colonial mansion overlooking the bay”. Pg. 11. The valley of ashes is a more open and farm correlated area that is located “halfway between West Egg and New York”. Pg. 27. Nick considers West Egg to be the “less fashionable of the two eggs”. Pg. 9. Nick comes from a wealthy family but has been taught not to show off unlike Tom who is a more arrogant character. Both Tom and Nick live in big homes considering where they come from. 

I have met many people who are a stunning reflection of Tom Buchanan who thinks they are above others. Just because they live in a big home makes them think they are somehow superior, while rubbing it in people’s faces especially his fascination with the Nordic race issue. ]]> 2022-05-13 04:01:19 UTC https://padlet.com/alopez20235_1/gg5xcvabvbfo3cs/wish/2182313196 alopez20235_1 https://padlet.com/alopez20235_1/gg5xcvabvbfo3cs/wish/2192460750 Jordan’s view on car accidents is she really doesn’t seem to care about accidentally hitting someone on the street. “They’ll keep out of my way, it takes two to make an accident.” (Pg. 63)
Even if Jordan does crash her car she will most likely buy a new vehicle with the money she has. As seen on the Ted Talk, it was proven that people who drive big, fancy cars are most likely not to stop for oncoming pedestrians. Rich and wealthy people are most of the time very snobbish and ignorant, therefore they don’t have any sympathy for others. In the story, people who live in East Egg are known as individuals with “old money”, and they despise people who have “new money” just because of their status in life. Like most wealthy people, they continue to look down on low-income families just because of who they are. 

The Eggs are relevant to the wealth status as well as upper class, and the connection of tension between both areas. Just like reality of some celebrities and known rich groups, looking down on others is a daily part of their lives. The setting taking place in high status areas play a major role in the story as the readers see the lives of wealthy people. ]]> 2022-05-20 04:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/alopez20235_1/gg5xcvabvbfo3cs/wish/2192460750 alopez20235_1 https://padlet.com/alopez20235_1/gg5xcvabvbfo3cs/wish/2196320529 New information but possibilities of Gatsby are that he is involved with bad business with his known connection of Mr. Wolfshiem who apparently did his work on the World Series game in 1919. When Wolfshiem shared his story of his buddy being shot in an alley makes the reader wonder about the line of work that he and Gatsby may be involved in. When we first meet Gatsby there is an idea that he is just this quiet, innocent,  but yet kind man of wealth who wants to put his haunted past behind him. After hearing the other side of the story about Gatsby’s life from Mr. Wolfshiem, it makes me question who Gatsby really is. When Gatsby talks to Nick he sounds like a great friend, especially when he offered Nick a ride to have lunch together, and when he asked if he wanted to ride his boat. Even the way he talks to Nick when he mentions him by “old sport” makes the two sound like the best of friends. 

If I were to give a chapter a title, I would name chapter 4 “The back cover” meaning the other side of Jay Gatsby. Many rumors have been spread about him, and he is such a mysterious character, that many could be true. His wild and adventurous life of trying to hide his “past” may be a clue to his recent doings. 

]]> 2022-05-23 18:09:21 UTC https://padlet.com/alopez20235_1/gg5xcvabvbfo3cs/wish/2196320529 alopez20235_1 https://padlet.com/alopez20235_1/gg5xcvabvbfo3cs/wish/2201248312 The green light that correlates with Gatsby which Nick has at the end of his dock. The light that was a distance from Gatsby’s house which himself thought of Daisy being so close but yet so far away. “It had seen as close as a star to the moon. Now it was again a green light on a dock.” (Fitzgerald, pg. 98) I believe it stands for a goal of sorts that Gatsby has to reach out to achieve it. Green could mean money which is something that both Gatsby has a lot of, with the life that he has. Gatsby seems to have turned over a new leaf and wants to start a new life with Daisy, which he had previously explained of forgetting his broken past. 

Gatsby’s extravagant house and property is perfect for a story about wealthy people living the high class life. The detail that is used to describe the environment and beauty of his home that is so close to the open water, which especially connects with the green light. ]]> 2022-05-26 18:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/alopez20235_1/gg5xcvabvbfo3cs/wish/2201248312 alopez20235_1 https://padlet.com/alopez20235_1/gg5xcvabvbfo3cs/wish/2202605821 James Gatz changing his name to Jay Gatsby at the age of seventeen, signifies the adventurous, creative person that he is. Learning and taking notes of living wealthy from the teachings of Dan Cody while working with him on the waters for five years. “Each night he added to the pattern of his fancies until drowsiness closed down upon some vivid scene with an oblivious embrace.” (Pg. 105) When Gatsby told his story to Nick, he described himself as this grand character who grew up with old money, but we learn that he grew up in an unsuccessful farm.  Gatsby must have inherited the characteristics that identify his personality for the way he talks, and his style. 

The way the author describes certain characters and use of color descriptions really helps put an image into the readers mind. The comparison of natural phenomena to the basics of everyday life brings out the most of interpretations. ]]> 2022-05-27 22:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/alopez20235_1/gg5xcvabvbfo3cs/wish/2202605821 alopez20235_1 https://padlet.com/alopez20235_1/gg5xcvabvbfo3cs/wish/2210713839 I truly believe Gatsby loves Daisy from the fact that he has remained loyal to her for the past five years, and hasn’t gotten with anyone else. I believe Daisy loves Gatsby for his wealthy lifestyle, and how grand and overwhelming his home is. “Daisy put her arm through his abruptly but he seemed absorbed in what he had just said.” (Pg. 98) I don’t feel the emotion of love from Tom to Daisy in the way that he speaks to her, but he was also caught cheating on her with another woman too. Only when his love for Daisy is put on the test, he states that he “loves her”. “Of course it matters, I’m going to take better care of you now.” (Pg. 140)
I am not certain of who Nick loves because he is such a stale character, but I believe money is love in this story because I don’t believe any of these characters would fall in love with a middle class individual. I believe Fitzgerald is explaining that fake love is brought on by relationships that put money in front of everything. 

Tom reminds me of someone I know from the way that he acts in the story. The change of attitude when he is confronted by Gatsby over the great debate of who loves Daisy the most, is like the behavior I have constantly seen in my known person. Both the individual and Tom believe they are higher than others because of their status, but really showing off makes them nobodies. ]]> 2022-06-04 04:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/alopez20235_1/gg5xcvabvbfo3cs/wish/2210713839 alopez20235_1 https://padlet.com/alopez20235_1/gg5xcvabvbfo3cs/wish/2214051510 The cover of Gatsby contains many out of sight but recognizable traits, events, and key details in the story. For example the green light at the end of the dock and the bright and energy filled scene of New York correlates with Gatsby’s parties and just success in general. The woman in the eyes connects with Tom and Gatsby’s love for Daisy, with the importance of the green light as well. The story is about love and money which symbolizes with the woman’s face and New York City. The bright setting goes really well with the free and wealthy lifestyle with excitement and money. 

Innumerable: too many to be counted/ relates with Tom and Gatsby’s wealth.
Malice: the intention of doing evil/ George wanting to go after Tom because of the affair he has been having with Myrtle. 
Extravagant: the lacking of restrictions of spending money/ Gatsby throwing enormous parties once every week just to gain the attention of Daisy.
Unscrupulous: not honest or fair/ Gatsby lying to everyone about the kind of person that he is, and where he comes from. 


]]> 2022-06-07 20:10:10 UTC https://padlet.com/alopez20235_1/gg5xcvabvbfo3cs/wish/2214051510 alopez20235_1 https://padlet.com/alopez20235_1/gg5xcvabvbfo3cs/wish/2217958154 This novel displays every aspect of the American dream of living a wealthy lifestyle while being free of work, and living in enormous houses. Being free to travel wherever one pleases and driving fancy cars is a perk that many desire. Living life at ease is a dream of everyone, but many wish to take a shortcut like Gatsby did or work hard like Nick. “The house on my right was a colossal affair by any standard-it was a factual imitation of some Hôtel de Ville in Normandy, with a tower on one side, spanking new under a thin beard of raw ivy, and a marble swimming pool and more than forty acres of lawn and garden.” (Pg. 9) This novel also shows the rarity of “old money” and how easy most have it from past work. A possible dream is being involved with big corporations and major businesses, but also living work free. “He was balancing himself on the dashboard of his car with that resourcefulness of movement that is so peculiarly American-that comes, I suppose, with the absence of lifting work or rigid sitting in youth and, even more, with the formless grace of our nervous, sporadic games.” (Pg. 68)

Ch.9 would have to be titled “Dim light” with the passing of Gatsby and the sad truth of no one wanting to come to his funeral. Jay’s bright lifestyle is taken away in a flash by one’s hands, like a bright light slowly dying down in brightness. ]]> 2022-06-11 03:22:28 UTC https://padlet.com/alopez20235_1/gg5xcvabvbfo3cs/wish/2217958154