Period 6: Gatsby Chapter 3 Close Reading - Group 4 by Brendon Mount https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl Three significant passages from chapter three related to Nick’s behavior/thoughts about the party and its attendees en-us 2022-04-11 22:19:40 UTC 2022-04-15 18:16:01 UTC hello@padlet.com "There was dancing now on the canvas in the garden; old men pushing young girls backward in eternal graceless circles, superior couples holding each other tortuously, fashionably, and keeping in the corners" (46). llevy9109 https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2141294821 2022-04-12 18:27:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2141294821 "Something in [Jordan's] tone reminded me of the other girl's 'I think he killed a man,' and had the effect of stimulating my curiosity" (49). https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2141295508 2022-04-12 18:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2141295508 "Welcome or not, I found it necessary to attach myself to some one before I should begin to address cordial remarks to the passers-by" (42). llevy9109 https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2141297283 2022-04-12 18:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2141297283 Tortuously llevy9109 https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2141300478 uplesent, painful, causing tourture]]> 2022-04-12 18:31:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2141300478 Cordial dchamberlai9739 https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2141301779 warm and friendly]]> 2022-04-12 18:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2141301779 Tess- stimulating https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2141303142 encouraging or arousing interest or enthusiasm]]> 2022-04-12 18:32:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2141303142 Analysis llevy9109 https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2141304159 Nicks' use of words like "graceless," "tortuously," and "superior" give an air hughtyness. Nick is judging these people and thinks he is better than them.]]> 2022-04-12 18:33:38 UTC https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2141304159 What does the quote reveal about a specific character? llevy9109 https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2141308150 This quote further proves that Nick is an observer and a judger. This book is his recollection of events and the detail in his story shows how much he payed attention. ]]> 2022-04-12 18:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2141308150 Erika - What does the quote reveal about a specific character? https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2141308894 The quote reveals how Nick's enamored in Gatsby. He knows that these are all gossip, but he still listen's closely in "the effect of stimulating my curiosity" because he want's to know him as a person.]]> 2022-04-12 18:36:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2141308894 What does the passage reveal about a specific character? dchamberlai9739 https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2141308984 This passage demonstrates how Nick is concerned with conforming to a specific social standard. He is self-conscious about approaching strangers by himself. However, it is "necessary" that he finds someone with whom he has even a vague connection because he feels that it would elevate his importance and social status. Nick wants to feel like he belongs.]]> 2022-04-12 18:36:55 UTC https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2141308984 Erika - Analysis https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2141310632 Even though Nick is at a grand and extravagant party, all he cares about is Gatsby's whereabouts, who he is, what's he like. This shows his behavior the entire party.]]> 2022-04-12 18:38:05 UTC https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2141310632 Analysis mbaba4929 https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2141310836 Nick feels out of place during the party especially since he's surrounded by people he is unfamiliar  with the people in the party, so he sees it necessary to try and find someone he knows.]]> 2022-04-12 18:38:13 UTC https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2141310836 Erika - Connection to Topic https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2141315355 This quote relates to the theme of Lies vs. Truth. While the rumors may not be true, Nick believe's they'll bring him closer to Gatsby. He is trying to uncover the true person behind the facade.]]> 2022-04-12 18:41:20 UTC https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2141315355 Connection to Topic llevy9109 https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2145064461 This quote touches on the key topic of love and violence. While there is dancing, which can be an act of love, there is also violence seen in the words "pushing" and "tortuously".]]> 2022-04-15 17:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2145064461 Overarching theme llevy9109 https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2145067328 Throughout all these quotes there is an overarching theme of insecurity being presented as a feeling of superiority. These quotes show Nick's air of superiority and they also have subtext showing Nick's own insecurity with his place in society. ]]> 2022-04-15 17:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2145067328 Connection to Topic mbaba4929 https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2145068216 Nick doesn't feel confident in himself so he tries to put on a front of being superior than others, Which connects to the topic of Lies vs Truth. ]]> 2022-04-15 17:30:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2145068216 Class Question mbaba4929 https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2145072209 What times in your life had you had to put up a front or lie to hide your truth?]]> 2022-04-15 17:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2145072209 https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2145072367 2022-04-15 17:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bmount2/ipguq8rhlgrxsfgl/wish/2145072367