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    Page 50. “Perhaps I should not have been a fisherman‚ he thought. But that was the thing that I was born for.” Page 10. “Everything about him was old except his eyes and they were the same color as the sea and were cheerful and undefeated.” I think the mere fact that a man of his age is so unyielding in his decision to continue fishing proves his own resolute determination. He is obviously encumbered by a number of physical weaknesses that come with old age‚ and yet it is this cheerful and undeafeated

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    4. 1.The summer parties continue at Gatsby’s house. The people still come who don’t know Gatsby. They come for the liquor and the food and to get drunk. 2. Gatsby told Nick that he was the son of wealthy people in the Middle West—San Francisco. All his forks were dead now. He was brought up in America and educated at Oxford.. 3. On Daisy’s wedding day she had gotten a letter and was drunk. Jordan had to put her in a cold bath. She did this because she was upset about something in the

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    Place Darwin • Mr. Crabbe first regards Darwin with suspicion as ‘A city of booze‚ blow‚ and blasphemy’ (p.9). • Paul’s initial reaction is much more positive: ‘I loved the town of booze and blow at first sight’ (p.9). • Every thing in Darwin is different. “An unnatural greenness‚ as if the leaves were a kind of plastic. Huge parrots yattered in the dripping fruit trees. Butterflies of brilliant colours – bright rainbow colours‚ chemistry set colours‚ coffee-table book colours-filled the air”(p

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    1. Nick thinks Gatsby’s house looks as though it is on fire. The house was lit by an intense light‚ "…the whole corner of the peninsula was blazing with light...Turning a corner I saw that it was Gatsby’s house‚ lit from tower to cellar"‚ described Nick. 2. Gatsby offers to have someone cut Nick’s grass. In addition‚ he offers him the chance to make some money by joining him in some business he does on the side – business that does not involve Meyer Wolfshiem. Gatsby explains‚ "It wouldn’t take

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    Dialectical Journals Marking Period 1 1. (S) -"It bounces on my lap‚ a Ho-Ho." Page 3 Well it’s very simple‚ someone was calling her a whore. She was sitting in the bus when a kid threw his trash at her and told her something just with the wrapper. 2. (Th) -"If there’s anyone in the entire galaxy I am dying to tell what really happened‚ it’s Rachel." Page 5 The theme is all surrounded by Melinda’s secret. Plus the only person Melinda wants to tell is Rachel. Her ex-Best friend. 3. (Ch)

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    Act One Character List Character Description‚ Traits‚ Characteristics‚ etc. Flavius tribunes‚ argues with commoners‚ takes the decorations off of the statues‚ does not support Caesar Pompey Old ruler‚ Caesar has taken his place Marullus tribunes‚ argues with commoners‚ takes the decorations off of the statues‚ does not support Caesar Cobble A shoe fixer who supports Caesar Act One Character List Character Description‚ Traits‚ Characteristics‚ etc. Flavius tribunes‚ argues with commoners

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    “When she couldn’t come herself‚ she sent my father‚ usually with a letter and a couple of oranges. ‘The only fruit‚’ she always said” (page 29). 1. Why did I choose this passage? I chose this passage because of the mention of oranges. “Oranges are not the Only Fruit” is the title of the book‚ so as I read the passage‚ I immediately noted the reference to oranges. This struck me as interesting upon first glance‚ and I decided to delve further into the meaning behind the repetition of the symbol

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    The Great Gatsby Journal 1 Quote: "I hope she’ll be a fool—that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world‚ a beautiful little fool." This quote‚ from chapter 1 is an important quote said by Daisy Buchanan‚ the second cousin of Nick Carraway‚ narrator of the "Great Gatsby". This quote is significant towards the story because it reveals glimpses into Daisy’s character. Daisy is not a fool herself‚ but due to the times and the extent of her exposure to the social environment‚ she has not

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    1. American Literature - Dialectical Journals What is a Dialectical Journal? A dialectical journal is a record of your dialogue (conversation) with the book you are reading. It is also called a double entry or reader response journal. In this journal‚ you will write down your thoughts‚ questions‚ comments‚ predictions‚ and ideas while you read. The process helps you develop critical reading skills and encourage you to expand your reflective writing. Your Assignment - Requirements

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    The Great Gatsby Journals Chapter One: The narrator of The Great Gatsby is a man from Minnesota named Nick Carraway. He starts off the story by stating that he learned from his father to not judge other people because he could make the mistake of misunderstanding someone. Nick characterizes himself as highly moral and highly tolerant. He briefly mentions Gatsby. In the summer of 1922‚ Nick moved to New York to work in the bond business. He rented a house on a part of Long Island called West Egg

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