The Great Gatsby
Written by
F. Scott Fitzgerald
1. Explain the significance of the book’s title. Authors rarely choose a title randomly. The tile may be symbolic or it may be representative of some specific incident or character in the book which highlights the books theme. In any case, consider carefully the significance of the title and explain your thinking.
In the novel Fitzgerald uses the title Great Gatsby to explain to emotions of Nick Carraways who in the novel is the narrator and also is the only perspective we the readers see. The title of the novel represent how Nick views Mr. Gatsby. Unlike the other characters such as, Daisy and Tom who are called “carless people” and describes badly in the following quotation “they smashed …show more content…
Select at least five quotes from the book that you can relate to. How do you feel connected to theses quotes? Select passages that you feel are especially noteworthy, memorable, or interesting. For each, explain also how the quote contributes to the work as a whole (i.e. why do you think the author decides to include this passage in the novel?). A good focus might be characterization, setting / mood, imagery, conflict, the effect of point of view or foreshadowing.
1. “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 life. It faced --- of seemed to face –the whole external world for an instant and then concentrated on you with an irresistible prejudice in your favor.” In the introduction of the Protagonist from our narrators. Nick uses his emotional views to show the readers what he felt while the pre-introduction to Mr. Gatsby. Not only does the quote connect to the novel as a whole, it’s influencing the way we the readers see Jay. In my opinion, I believe the author include this quote to show the readers how Nick was able to become comfortable with Jay over a short period of time. The quotation was especially noteworthy because it connect with the characterization of our main character. The readers were able to direct a respected opinion on how Jay was and the also be able to connect to friends and real life …show more content…
“I began to like New York, the racy, adventurous feel of it at night and the satisfaction that the constant flicker of men and women and machines gives to the restless eye.” In this following quotation we see that not only how Nick who has been shelter throughout all of his life finally live. It was not only developed my view of Nick maturing but it also change how I felt about his point of view , it made me feel that everything he was feeling could change the way the novel was being presented and for a while it did. I started to feel distance with other characters like Jay and Daisy and closer with Nick. Although, I don’t know if it was a good change but I was glad when he was back to being the narrator.
3. “I hate careless people. That’s why I like you” The quote gives insight on what made our narrator Nick such an interesting point of view to read in because unlike the other characters in the novel he doesn’t have an ulterior motive. This was so memorable because later in the novel Nick reuses the quote when describing Daisy and Tom. I felt as if I learned what the author wanted me to know because he used the phase twice but in different circumstances one when Nick wasn’t as mature and then when he was
Written by
F. Scott Fitzgerald
1. Explain the significance of the book’s title. Authors rarely choose a title randomly. The tile may be symbolic or it may be representative of some specific incident or character in the book which highlights the books theme. In any case, consider carefully the significance of the title and explain your thinking.
In the novel Fitzgerald uses the title Great Gatsby to explain to emotions of Nick Carraways who in the novel is the narrator and also is the only perspective we the readers see. The title of the novel represent how Nick views Mr. Gatsby. Unlike the other characters such as, Daisy and Tom who are called “carless people” and describes badly in the following quotation “they smashed …show more content…
Select at least five quotes from the book that you can relate to. How do you feel connected to theses quotes? Select passages that you feel are especially noteworthy, memorable, or interesting. For each, explain also how the quote contributes to the work as a whole (i.e. why do you think the author decides to include this passage in the novel?). A good focus might be characterization, setting / mood, imagery, conflict, the effect of point of view or foreshadowing.
1. “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 life. It faced --- of seemed to face –the whole external world for an instant and then concentrated on you with an irresistible prejudice in your favor.” In the introduction of the Protagonist from our narrators. Nick uses his emotional views to show the readers what he felt while the pre-introduction to Mr. Gatsby. Not only does the quote connect to the novel as a whole, it’s influencing the way we the readers see Jay. In my opinion, I believe the author include this quote to show the readers how Nick was able to become comfortable with Jay over a short period of time. The quotation was especially noteworthy because it connect with the characterization of our main character. The readers were able to direct a respected opinion on how Jay was and the also be able to connect to friends and real life …show more content…
“I began to like New York, the racy, adventurous feel of it at night and the satisfaction that the constant flicker of men and women and machines gives to the restless eye.” In this following quotation we see that not only how Nick who has been shelter throughout all of his life finally live. It was not only developed my view of Nick maturing but it also change how I felt about his point of view , it made me feel that everything he was feeling could change the way the novel was being presented and for a while it did. I started to feel distance with other characters like Jay and Daisy and closer with Nick. Although, I don’t know if it was a good change but I was glad when he was back to being the narrator.
3. “I hate careless people. That’s why I like you” The quote gives insight on what made our narrator Nick such an interesting point of view to read in because unlike the other characters in the novel he doesn’t have an ulterior motive. This was so memorable because later in the novel Nick reuses the quote when describing Daisy and Tom. I felt as if I learned what the author wanted me to know because he used the phase twice but in different circumstances one when Nick wasn’t as mature and then when he was