The Valley of Ashes by James Craig [Student FVHS] https://padlet.com/jacraig100/jwp3s3syu9kn James A. Craig & Stephen Luong en-us 2018-02-20 19:07:34 UTC 2018-02-23 02:58:31 UTC hello@padlet.com "..a fantastic farm where ashes grow like wheat into ridges and hills and grotesque gardens;" -(GG, FSF Pg. 23) jacraig100 https://padlet.com/jacraig100/jwp3s3syu9kn/wish/233465008 2018-02-20 19:16:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jacraig100/jwp3s3syu9kn/wish/233465008 The lower class jacraig100 https://padlet.com/jacraig100/jwp3s3syu9kn/wish/233467568 This place ties into the Gatsby's green light and the eyes of T.J. Eckleberg for it represents the reality of the american dream; the truth of how many americans struggle.]]> 2018-02-20 19:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jacraig100/jwp3s3syu9kn/wish/233467568 The sad cruel world jacraig100 https://padlet.com/jacraig100/jwp3s3syu9kn/wish/233475852 The valley shows the dark cruel world. That not everyone including Gatsby is born into riches like Daisy or Tom. Some are born into families, which struggle with jobs.]]> 2018-02-20 19:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jacraig100/jwp3s3syu9kn/wish/233475852 Tj, Eckleburg jacraig100 https://padlet.com/jacraig100/jwp3s3syu9kn/wish/233904315 The eyes of Dr. Eckleburg overlook the Valley of Ashes. Much like the eyes of God overlooking the  world and the inhabitants there of. The idea that we only see his eyes, and nothing of his face, resembles the mystery of God]]> 2018-02-21 18:23:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jacraig100/jwp3s3syu9kn/wish/233904315 comparison to Gatsby's past jacraig100 https://padlet.com/jacraig100/jwp3s3syu9kn/wish/233906861 Gatsby true past was that he was the son of a poor and unsuccessful farmers and was always dreaming that he would become wealthy, he left home on his own at the age of 26 and later saved the life of Dan Cody; whom took Gatsby in as his first mate and taught him how to be a gentlemen. However, when Dan Cody passed away, he left nothing for Gatsby
Much like Gatsby, those who live in the Valley of Ashes, are poor. People, both old and young, no matter which race gender or ethnicity. I born raised and likely dies in the Valley of Ashes. Some, rare, like Gatsby, would be able to rise to fame, power, and fortune.]]> 2018-02-21 18:26:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jacraig100/jwp3s3syu9kn/wish/233906861