https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8 en-us 2021-08-12 19:14:26 UTC 2023-02-08 02:37:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471975251 "It takes two to make an accident"(58)]]> 2023-02-07 15:37:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471975251 gissellea8745 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471976076 "It takes two to make an accident"(58) ]]> 2023-02-07 15:37:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471976076 mmanation713 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471977092 "Anyhow he gives large parties...and I like large parties. They're so intimate. At small parties there isn't any privacy" (49).]]> 2023-02-07 15:38:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471977092 abigaild4342 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471978536 "I was one of the few guests who had actually been invited. People were not invited- they went there." (41)]]> 2023-02-07 15:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471978536 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471978839 "I was one of the few guest who had actually been invited. People were not invited-they went there." (41)]]> 2023-02-07 15:38:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471978839 gloriaf8718 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471979884 "Every Friday five crates of oranges and lemons arrived from a fruiterer in New York-every Monday these same oranges and lemons left his back door in a pyramid of pulpless halves. There was a machine in the kitchen which could extract the juice of two hundred oranges in half an hour, if a little button was pressed two hundred times by a butler's thumb (39)".]]> 2023-02-07 15:39:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471979884 fannyc7237 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471980094 "A sudden emptiness seemed to flow now from the windows and the great doors, endowing with complete isolation the figure of the host, who stood on the porch, his hand up in formal farewell" (55) ]]> 2023-02-07 15:39:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471980094 GabrielMorales04 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471980532 "Anyhow he gives large parties...and I like large parties. They're so intimate. At small parties there isn't any privacy" (49)]]> 2023-02-07 15:39:45 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471980532 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471981146 "I like to come,' Lucille said. 'I never care what I do, so I always have a good time. When I was here last I tore my gown on a chair, and he asked me for my name and address-inside of a week I got a package from Croirier's with a new evening gown in it.'"]]> 2023-02-07 15:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471981146 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471981164 " Once there ( at Gatsby's house) they (guests) conducted themselves according to the rule of behavior associated with an amusement park" (41)]]> 2023-02-07 15:40:06 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471981164 alexam4227 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471981450 "In his blue gardens men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne and the stars."]]> 2023-02-07 15:40:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471981450 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471981515  " 'I like to come,' Lucille said. 'I never care what I do, so I always have a good time. When I was here last I tore my gown on a chair, and he asked me for my name and address- inside of a week I got a package from Corrier's with a new evening gown in it"]]> 2023-02-07 15:40:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471981515 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471981556 "Anyhow he gives large parties.... and I like large parties. They're so intimate. At small parties there isn't any privacy"]]> 2023-02-07 15:40:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471981556 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471982630 "Once there [at Gatsby's house] they [the guests] conducted themselves according to the rules of behavior associated with an amusement park" (41)]]> 2023-02-07 15:40:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471982630 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471983408 "He smiled understanding- much more than understandingly. It was one of those smiles with a quality of eternal reassurance in it, that you may come across four or five times in your life." (48)]]> 2023-02-07 15:41:18 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471983408 stephaniea5450 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471984224 "He smiled understandingly-much more than understandingly. It was one of those rare smiles with a quality of eternal reassurance in it, that you may come across four or five times in your life". ]]> 2023-02-07 15:41:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471984224 kimberlyh6688 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471984451 "See!" he cried triumphantly. "it's a bona-fide piece of printed mater. It fooled me. This fella's a regular Belasco. It's a triumph. What thoroughness! What realism! Knew when to stop, too- didn't cut the pages. But what do you want? What do you expect?" (45-46)]]> 2023-02-07 15:41:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471984451 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471984486 "Every Friday five creates of oranges and lemons arrive from a fruiterer in New York-every Monday these same oranges and lemons left his back door in a pyramid of pulpless half's. There was a machine in the kitchen which could extract the juice of two hundred oranges in a half an hour, if a little button was pressed two hundred times by a butler's thumb"]]> 2023-02-07 15:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471984486 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471984786 "In his blue gardens men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne and the stars" (39)]]> 2023-02-07 15:41:58 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471984786 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471988886 The quote where Lucille speaks reveals that Gatsby's parties are entertaining and Mr. Gatsby himself illustrates to be conspicuous as he purchases and delivers a new night gown to Lucille a week after she tore her previous gown at the party. Overall, the theme shows that Mr. Gatsby is a private individual who yet purposefully stands out to appeal the people he expresses interest in. ]]> 2023-02-07 15:43:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471988886 mmanation713 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471989283 At large parties, it is easy to be yourself and easy to speak privately in the corner, but at small parties, the space and the people around you are so small that everyone can hear your convo. This speaks to changing social norms because people can act differently in large parties due to the other people being busy with their own convo/action. But with small parties, people must watch theirselves because there is no privacy. People would think that at large parties, there would be no privacy, but due to other people's convos, the sound drowns out other's convos, creating a sense of privacy. With small parties, people will and can walk up to you more often, leaving you "exposed". At larger parties, it is easier to be yourself because there are too many people to focus on just you, giving them and you an opportunity to act like "you're in a zoo".]]> 2023-02-07 15:44:03 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471989283 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471993451 The quote where Lucille is speaking reveals about Gatsby's parties is that they're entertaining and make others want to be carefree every time they attend. About Gatsby illustrates himself being conspicuous as he stands out to others for his parties at his huge mansion and make others excited to attend every event there. He's a private mysterious man yet draws back the attention to many people as he's helped before with buying Lucille an evening gown that she tore at his party before. This draws back to the theme as he is known to have a big reputation for his parties that catches the attention from others.]]> 2023-02-07 15:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471993451 kimberlyh6688 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471993666 The quote from "The Great Gatsby" reveals the superficiality of Gatsby and his party by setting up a parallel between the fake books and himself. For example, a drunken old man enters Gatsby's library and admires the books, but upon closer examination he realizes they're fake, saying "It fooled me" and comparing Gatsby to a "regular Belasco". Belasco was a famous theatrical set designer, acclaimed for his highly realistic and detailed sets, but they were ultimately fake. By comparing Gatsby to a regular Belasco, we are able to characterize him as almost misleading, mirroring the fake books in a grand library, which can be seen as Gatsby hiding his true self within his vast amount of wealth. ]]> 2023-02-07 15:46:07 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471993666 fannyc7237 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471996661 This quote reveals that Gatsby presence it's very self-assertive because once he leaves, he leaves a void full of emptiness. This quote also reveals that the people that attend his parties are fixated on him. This shows conspicuous consumption because Gatsby throws extravagant parties to show off his wealth to the various attendees of different statuses. 
Nicks seems to be infatuated with Gatsby. The whole reason for him attending was to meet Gatsby and now that Gatsby is leaving Nick feels vacant and discourage.  ]]> 2023-02-07 15:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471996661 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471996768 The great advantage that Gatsby's parties give people freedom and privacy. When Nick says that, "at small parties there isn't any privacy", shows that he enjoys the freedom and avoidable conversations. Not only that this gives people the chance to act however they want without being visible and since this party does contain many powerful people they can also do business without being seen. These parties does symbolize Gatsby himself because the party is full of seclusion and mystery like Gatsby because no one truly knows Gatsby's identity or how he really obtained his wealth. With this freedom many act with no thought or care and they have the opportunity to be whoever they choose to be for the night.]]> 2023-02-07 15:47:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471996768 GabrielMorales04 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471998393 The quote from page 49 in the work, The Great Gatsby, reveal that many of the social norms at the time both contrasted and changed one another. As smaller parties are typically seen as more intimate and private, as they have less people who are usually invited and therefore trusted. However, you are more easily judged on your actions and words, which is more likely not the case at big parties. In the crowds of big parties, you can do or say what you want as they either wont judge or pay any mind to you, making it feel more private. Unveiling that people a the time had a greater desire to go to bigger and more "private" parties in order to do as they please without repercussions.]]> 2023-02-07 15:48:45 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471998393 alexam4227 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471998523 " his blue gardens" His parties are filled with sadness yet when "men and girls came and went like moths" the party begins and it get fun especially " among the whisperings and the champagne" the alcohol make their mind forget about love and just focus on their "blues" which get relieved by the fun around them especially since they come to see "the stars" which is Jay Gatsby .]]> 2023-02-07 15:48:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471998523 stephaniea5450 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471998678  The quote from Great Gatsby, reveals how cunning Gatsby is when putting on a persona. In Nick's eyes he believed Gatsby is this sincere and successful man, who seeks good for the common people too. Nick's attitude towards Gatsby is admiration; Nick aspires to be him since he is wealthy and influential, that he views everything Gatsby does is in the right because he built himself this life. He even describes Gatsby's smile as "rare" and "eternal", portraying that Nick has a connection to Gatsby if he's comparing a simple smile, as something astonishing. This also presents Nick as gullible towards Gatsby's game since he's easily convinced that there is no wrong/flaw in Gatsby, due to his immense wealth. ]]> 2023-02-07 15:48:54 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471998678 kimberlyh6688 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471998725 The parties contribute to our understanding of Gatsby as they are a front for what people think he is and who he wants to present himself as, hiding who he really is inside.]]> 2023-02-07 15:48:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2471998725 abigaild4342 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472000831 A) "I was one of the few guests who had actually been invited. People were not invited- they went there" (41), reveals that Gatsby's parties are huge and full of money to the extent that they attract people who weren't meant to be there. They're also low on security since anyone can get in and attention seeking. As a result, the host, Gatsby, can be viewed as someone who is curious about society and people's reactions since he allows anyone into the party. He has no concern for the uninvited people demonstrating his carelessness and vanity for underestimating their negative capabilities. In addition, the quote reveals that 1920s society deeply cares about money since people wouldn't sneak in if a poor person did what Gatsby did, and they would not care about the poor person's party. It also highlights societies curiosity at that time since some people came with the intention of meeting Gatsby. However, a separate interpretation could be that Gatsby has a very friendly and hospitable demeaner to the point that people feel comfortable enough treating his parties as a big event for everyone to go to no matter who they are.
B) The quote also reveals the dishonesty of people in this era and their superficiality since they snuck in only due to the interest in Gatsby's money. This ties into the theme that is in every part of the book: "honesty versus dishonesty." As portrayed in these people and represents the selfishness and superficiality of people at this time who came into the party dishonestly and only came for the money. It illustrates that people are two faced and can have bad sides which is a major theme in the book overall. In addition, it could be tied to the theme of "rich versus poor", since Gatsby is only getting attention due to his money, but everyone is invited regardless of money portraying Gatsby as person who does not care much about social standings. Meaning the parties could be a symbol of equality in social ranks as it could be a symbol of peoples understanding of social ranks.]]> 2023-02-07 15:50:05 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472000831 gissellea8745 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472000931 The term "It takes two to make an accident" as said by Jordan Baker in The Great Gatsby revolves around the theme of conspicuous consumption as Gatsby wants more than what he already has. In The Great Gatsby, he throws a grand party, attracting several residents, with the intent of attracting one special guest. Gatsby is filthy rich and has the ability to splurge his money on repetitive parties that establish his wealth, it's not something he wants - it's who he wants: Daisy, the spouse of Tom. Even if Nick received a personal invitation by Gatsby, Daisy is the real reason why he throws is parties to allure her attention to him. Problems will arise when both parties interwind with one another, thus foreshadowing future concerns the affair will bring with Jordan's quote, "It takes two to make an accident". ]]> 2023-02-07 15:50:10 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472000931 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472001576 In the book, "The Great Gatsby", the quote, "He smiled understanding- much more than understandingly. It was one of those smiles with a quality of eternal reassurance in it, that you may come across four or five times in your life." (48) This quote suggest that Gatsby is trying to convince people by putting up an act of making people think he is sincere. Anything that has been said about Gatsby has been in Nick's perspective, which conveys Gatsby as someone superior due to Nick's admiration. Nick's attitude towards Gatsby is admiring because Nick trusts him in a way even though he doesn't truly know him only due to his wealth and success because Nick aspires to be like him. Nick uses the words "rare" and "eternal reassurance" to describe Gatsby's smile which reveals how Nick feels a sort of connection and falls for Gatsby's game. ]]> 2023-02-07 15:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472001576 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472002406  The phrase," It takes two to make an accident," said by Jordan Baker in The Great Gatsby revolves around the theme of conspicuous consumption as Gatsby wants more than what he already have. In "The Great Gatbsy, " Gatsby throws a grand party stirring interest in several residents with the intent of attracting one special guest. Although Gatsby is filthy rich and has the ability to splurge his money on repetitive parties that establish his wealth, it's not something he wants - it's who he wants: Daisy, the spouse of Tom. Even if Nick received a personal invitation by Gatsby, Daisy is the real reason why he throws his parties so extravagantly to allure her attention to him. Problems will arise when both parties intertwined with one another, thus foreshadowing future concerns the affair will bring as Jordan quote that "It takes two to make an accident."]]> 2023-02-07 15:50:54 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472002406 GabrielMorales04 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472006985 The description of the large and private parties can contribute to Gatsby's characterization as it directly can describe himself. As we can see that his parties are big and grand, which people then contribute to Gatsby being great and grand as well. Yet, its well known that Gatsby is private, not much being known about him, which the patrons at his parties actively seek out.]]> 2023-02-07 15:53:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472006985 abigaild4342 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472007192 Since the parties simply let anyone in, Gatsby can be viewed as someone full of curiosity of people since he is willing to interact with anyone. However due to his unconcern about uninvited people, he can also be seen as full of vanity because he's underestimating their negative capabilities. His vanity is emphasized with the amount of money he spends on his parties since she has no care for how much he spends he just wishes to show off his wealth.]]> 2023-02-07 15:53:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472007192 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472009069 These parties contribute our understanding about Gatsby that he's a wealthy man that has the ability his wealth to cover up consequences. If he's able to hide his identity at his own party, he's able to engage in immoral activities.]]> 2023-02-07 15:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472009069 kimberlyh6688 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472009606 At first, Nick was disgusted by the rich and extravagant lifestyle of the upper-class. However, upon entering Gatsby's party, he begins to indulge in it by drinking and dancing, which shows a shift in his morals and character. ]]> 2023-02-07 15:54:58 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472009606 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472011072 The parties contribute to our understanding because these parties can be characterized as fun, but full of secrecy just like Gatsby because society portrays him as this fun, loving man, but in reality no one truly knows Gatsby he could also be full of secrets.]]> 2023-02-07 15:55:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472011072 abigaild4342 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472012201 Our understanding of Nick as a narrator and character develops over the course of the chapter as he is seen more and more as someone who is usually uninterested in what happens to others, but also someone who wants gossip and information on everyone. He can be viewed as a hypocrite most of all because he doesn't like rich people or their lifestyle but uses Gatsby's money to get drunk throughout the chapter.]]> 2023-02-07 15:56:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472012201 alexam4227 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472012694 The parties contribute to our understanding of Gatsby himself now its know that Gatsby is what the people want to see "this shining star" but like stars they are hidden are to find the one so these parties are created to hidden Gatsby making people to be attracted to his character.]]> 2023-02-07 15:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472012694 fannyc7237 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472012720 Gatsby parties are describe as extravagant and luxurious because he wants people to perceive him a certain way even though he is self-reliant and lonely. ]]> 2023-02-07 15:56:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472012720 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472013863 The descriptions of Gatsby's parties' ties back to the wealth and suspense Mr. Gatsby withholds. The large events he hosts without siting himself allows for privacy; it also allows him to be conspicuous with whom he's seeking to impress as his identity is still remained hidden.]]> 2023-02-07 15:57:25 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472013863 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472014333 This reveals that Gatsby's parties are a huge event were people seem to contradict their actions and  behavior when it comes to attending parties hosted by rich people the reasoning behind this is because normally wealthy people show class in public since their behavior will affect their status. This reveals that Gatsby's parties are seen as an public place where adults seem to entertain themselves since the guest show no sign of respect on Gatsby's home. This reveals that Gatsby is just like the other wealthy men, but his ways of approaching manners is differently than the other men since he also likes showing off his wealth, but does it in a way were he
remains anonymous to the public. Gatsby's anonymity also seems to play an important part by benefiting Gatsby maintaining affairs and staying away from people who might just take interest in his money. The 1920's society felt that they needed to be wild and free due to the boosting economy and the changes that it brought like women having more freedom and the normalization of dating outside of conservative traditions. This quote reveals that people tend to act differently when given the chance of liberation.]]> 2023-02-07 15:57:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472014333 gloriaf8718 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472014951 Conspicious Consumption, an idea long displayed amongst the self-centered to show off their "hard earned" money through luxiourious spending. However, just as conspicious consumptions plagues the modern era it also plagues the characters in Fitzgerald book, The Great Gatsby. "Every Friday five crates of oranges and lemons arrived from a fruiterer in New York-every Monday", Gatsby holds his health in the highest esteem as he only gets the fruits from the best of the best, and consumes 28 oranges in one week because of the nutrients that he recieves. When looking at a family in the modern times and even in the Roaring 20's many family can not afford to even buy 10 oranges much less 28, this relates to Gatsby's luxiorius spending because he consumes twice amount the oranges in one week than a family could ever buy. This reveals that Gatsby's diplays his wealth through the most abusurd merchandise in order to appear as the rest of East Egg society, self-centered. In addition, Gatsby's consumption runs deep in merchandise that he doesn't really need, for example, "there was a machine in the kitchen which could extract the juice of two hundred oranges in half an hour". Gatsby could very well use his hands or even a knife to peel his own oranges, but he prizes himself higher than basic tasks due to his wealth, and pays the butler to use his thumb to press a button so Gatsby can get his daily orange juice. This relates to the theme of conspicious consumption because Gatsby's uses his wealth carelessly in order to complete bland tasks that neccesarly don't need an elaborate machine or consumes goods in another city when he can get his goods more locally.








]]> 2023-02-07 15:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472014951 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472016733 Over the course of the chapter, Nick has been analyzing Gatsby's party and Gatsby himself. However, towards the end of the chapter, Nick's point of view and analysis has been directed more towards Jordan Baker and his intriguing feelings towards her. At the end the of the chapter, the story is now more focused on the life of Nick, whereas the first part of the chapter was directed towards the impact of Gatsby and his parties that symbolize the lust, greed, and the people's desire to live wreck less.]]> 2023-02-07 15:59:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472016733 abigaild4342 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472017653 His description of his life at the end of the chapter is shown to be very contradicting to the rest of the chapter because he speaks about his honesty in a way to portray himself as full of morality, however in the rest of the chapter he looks for information he has no business in knowing and gets drunk from the money of a man who's lifestyle he hates for being so shown off.]]> 2023-02-07 15:59:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472017653 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472017905 My understanding of Nick as a narrator and character develop over the course of this chapter because in the beginning of the book he would seem disturbed or bored when in the presence of someone with wealth like Tom, but as he experiences Gatsby party he enjoys himself by dancing and drinking.]]> 2023-02-07 15:59:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472017905 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472018058 Gatsby's parties are describes as extravagant and full of people, but Gatsby continues to remain a mystery to most people. Gatsby wants to be seen as humble since he, himself isn't gloating/ being arrogant. Instead he shows off his wealth by throwing extravagant parties and allowing anyone in, in order to let everyone see his wealth.]]> 2023-02-07 15:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472018058 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472018701 In The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald portrays Gatsby's parties as reckless and exciting. In the quote, the words "behavior associated with an amusement park" (41) are used to describe how chaotic and hectic the party was. None of the attendees were formally invited to the extravagant gathering. Despite this, Gatsby didn't seem at all concerned by the ordeal. This reveals that although Gatsby stays out of the spotlight, he still puts on a show. The 1920s society's disorderly behavior is encouraged by Gatsby's uninvolvement at his own party. For this reason, the theme of conspicuous consumption is conveyed extensively throughout the function as it's a celebration of wealth amongst the prosperous with no regard for anyone else. ]]> 2023-02-07 16:00:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472018701 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472019932 As the story progressed, Nick is still an instigator, trying to gather as much information he can get while also partaking in gossip. However, he slowly gets out of his shell, becoming less reserved as he attends more parties. First, he attends an outing with Tom and now he attended Gatsby's party, showing him that he's extending his social circle.]]> 2023-02-07 16:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472019932 abigaild4342 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472021108 While Nick is portrayed as more honest than other people in the book, he is definitely not as honest as he claims. His claim seems to be similar to a pacifier for him because he himself knows he is not, but he still lies to himself to feel better.]]> 2023-02-07 16:01:44 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472021108 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472021264 Nick's character development over the course of this chapter is wanting to know more of Gatsby, yet he doesn't feel like he belongs/ is welcomed. ]]> 2023-02-07 16:01:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472021264 alexam4227 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472022492 We are introduce to Nick as this person who doesn't meddle with the "rich" since to him they are egotistical and snotty yet later on in the party we see Nick cave in and dance with the rich. Basically dancing with the spawns of Satan, meaning he can't avoid this, his life style due to it being tempting.]]> 2023-02-07 16:02:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472022492 gloriaf8718 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472022576 Gatsby's parties contributes to our understanding of Gatsby because it provides the observer an insight into Gatsby's inner mind. The elegant parties, the elaborate dress, the awe-inspiring muscians all aim to hide the man underneath the name of Gatsby. These parties are thrown to hide his origins and his identity and gives Gatsby a veil for him to walk around observing upper society in order to act like them for the next party.]]> 2023-02-07 16:02:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472022576 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472022871 Our understanding of Nick as a narrator develops throughout the chapters as his perception of upper-class changes. What he originally believed to be uninteresting and dull changes as the wealthy people he encounters began to influence his behavior and mindset. ]]> 2023-02-07 16:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472022871 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472024482 The conspicuous consumption of Gatsby is shown in his fruit purchase as he is consuming more than what a would eat in a day. Furthermore, is an a way he is economically distancing him self form the inhabitants if the East egg by ordering this fruit from the New York, a better area than the East Egg; therefore, this evident display of overconsumption shows that he is proud and joyful of his economic position and is not afraid to exhibit his wealth. Gatsby is one more display of the luxurious spending of people in the 1920 and their lavish lifestyles as they gain more money and how they create or form social hierarchy by displaying their wealth, even in the "smallest" actions; because even if Gatsby purchasing of fruits is not a big statement of wealth it does speak volumes when one considers the high amount of his purchasing. ]]> 2023-02-07 16:03:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472024482 kimberlyh6688 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472025173  Nick claims that he is a honest person, however his actions say otherwise as he judges people solely based on wealth and rumors.]]> 2023-02-07 16:04:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472025173 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472025996 The last sentence proclaims how Nick believes that he is one of the few honest people that he has ever known. Compared to the based 3 chapters, it portrays him as a hypocrite. Although he intakes his father's advice to be reserve to his own judgement, he takes it very light-heartedly and continues to spit deceitful lies about others such as Gatsby being the 3rd cousin to the devil to Gatsby himself.]]> 2023-02-07 16:04:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472025996 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472712381 Gatsby parties can be seen as chaotic and grand; therefore, there seem to be a contrast to these action or setting in Gatsby character as he is unknown and "evil" in the eyes of the people present in the party. This gives Gatsby the illusion of being this down to earth guy that is kind of hypocritical; due to his status as a new rich and low profile Gatsby can be considered to have a modest background. However, even if he is seen as a new rich he still grew up in a fairly wealth house hold as he was the cousin of this very economically powerful figure and rose to power. This speeding habits or recklessness can be seen in his luxurious parties and life style; he lives in a mansion and buy five cartons of both oranges and lemons. Therefore, i can see my self comparing Gatsby actions or ideas to the phenomenon called poor mouth, when high income people, or rich people, pretend to be poor.]]> 2023-02-08 01:59:03 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472712381 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472723844 Our understanding of Nick over the course of this chapter is strengthen in a negative way as he is taking actions that betray his ideologies. At the beginning he is quite observant to his environment but he then proceeds to act very self-entitled by emphasizing his "actual" guest status. An then seems interested in the gossip of Gatsby while proceeding to justify his affair with Jordan.]]> 2023-02-08 02:12:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472723844 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472736050 Nick's action during the beginning and end of the chapter are pretty coherent as they all portray a contradiction to Nick's self-proclamation to his character. Therefore, it isn't Nick's action that change the readers view of his life but the way he is contemplating, justifies and views his actions. Were at the beginning his words are still proven false by his action, but he doesn't really meditate about these thing as he acting more as a bystander or gate way for the reader and story. However, at the end he is more pensive about his relationship/action with Jordan and "fiancé" and tries to justify the possibility of this affair. The only difference here is that the reader is now analyzing Nick's own actions along side him. So his final description of his own life generates a intense reaction from the audience as his justifications are contradicting most readers idea of him and his own portrayal of him self.]]> 2023-02-08 02:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472736050 https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472745558 Nick's statement having an honest cardinal virtue is somewhat arrogant and naïve as he believes him self worthy of this high position because he did not "cheat" with Jordan just yet but instead will get in a relationship after breaking off things with his fiancé; but he has still played with that girls feeling by giving her false hope and involving him self with woman aside from Jordan so his view or self-respect is not that profound, or at lest it's not that profound to the reader. ]]> 2023-02-08 02:37:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dylanlewis2/ooecyfpjbfz03rs8/wish/2472745558