great gatsby double entry
Melissa Wood
Period 8
AP ENGLISH
Great Gatsby Double Entry Journals
“You must know Gatsby.”
“Gatsby?” demanded Daisy. “What Gatsby?”
Before I could reply that he was my neighbor dinner was announced; wedging his tense arm imperatively under mine, Tom Buchanan compelled me from the room as though he were moving a check to another square.
Page 11
Gatsby produced a mysterious aura in the room when his name was brought up. From the beginning Nick Carraway heard of the popular man from strangers, which added to his curiosity. Daisy’s urgent demand of more information foreshadowed the reveal of their relationship. Also in this phrase, Tom Buchanan’s need to change the subject away from Gatsby’s name hinted that he was aware of the impression Gatsby has on Daisy. He was desperate to keep the lovers away from each other. Later in the story we learn that Buchannan moved him and Daisy to different cities and even continents shortly after being married, perhaps to separate Daisy from Gatsby.
“Is it a boy or a girl?” she asked delicately
“That dog? That dog’s a boy”
“It’s a bitch,” said Tom decisively. “Here’s your money. Go and buy 10 more dogs with it.”
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The casual decision to purchase a helpless puppy without careful planning shows the couple’s inconsideration of living things. Mrs. Wilson’s child-like desire for a puppy because “they were nice to have” shows how she thinks mostly about her own wants/needs, rather than those who care about her. The puppy will not have anyone to take care of it while the two deceivers are with their spouses during the week, it does not have proper dog food, it will not be walked, and many of it’s other needs won’t be met. This irrational, whim decision can be compared to how Mrs. Wilson and Tom satisfy their wants at the expense of their spouses. They do not think of how it will hurt their marriage, and their vulnerable partners.
“The eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg are blue and gigantic…
Period 8
AP ENGLISH
Great Gatsby Double Entry Journals
“You must know Gatsby.”
“Gatsby?” demanded Daisy. “What Gatsby?”
Before I could reply that he was my neighbor dinner was announced; wedging his tense arm imperatively under mine, Tom Buchanan compelled me from the room as though he were moving a check to another square.
Page 11
Gatsby produced a mysterious aura in the room when his name was brought up. From the beginning Nick Carraway heard of the popular man from strangers, which added to his curiosity. Daisy’s urgent demand of more information foreshadowed the reveal of their relationship. Also in this phrase, Tom Buchanan’s need to change the subject away from Gatsby’s name hinted that he was aware of the impression Gatsby has on Daisy. He was desperate to keep the lovers away from each other. Later in the story we learn that Buchannan moved him and Daisy to different cities and even continents shortly after being married, perhaps to separate Daisy from Gatsby.
“Is it a boy or a girl?” she asked delicately
“That dog? That dog’s a boy”
“It’s a bitch,” said Tom decisively. “Here’s your money. Go and buy 10 more dogs with it.”
Page 28
The casual decision to purchase a helpless puppy without careful planning shows the couple’s inconsideration of living things. Mrs. Wilson’s child-like desire for a puppy because “they were nice to have” shows how she thinks mostly about her own wants/needs, rather than those who care about her. The puppy will not have anyone to take care of it while the two deceivers are with their spouses during the week, it does not have proper dog food, it will not be walked, and many of it’s other needs won’t be met. This irrational, whim decision can be compared to how Mrs. Wilson and Tom satisfy their wants at the expense of their spouses. They do not think of how it will hurt their marriage, and their vulnerable partners.
“The eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg are blue and gigantic…