Today we need to discuss - at length - chapters 2 and 3.
Notice, that Fitzgerald uses quite a few symbols, allusions, and repetitions of ideas in each chapter.
First - we should go back to the GREEN LIGHT at the end of chapter 1. It is a famous symbol What does it represent? How does it connect to larger ideas in the novel as a whole? Does it connect to other symbols?
Then lets get into chapter 2
Setting. Characters. Symbols. Note, another party. How does this one differ than chapter 1.
What is up with the two different locations in this chapter? The valley of ashes and Manhattan.
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Chapter 3
Third chapter - third party.
Who are the people who attend this party? What do we learn about Nick? About Jordan? About Gatsby?
What is Jordan's strategy for meeting the world? What symbols or motifs are present in this chapter?
Have you noticed the use of colors.
HOMEWORK: Chapter 4
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