In the beginning, Bigger was frustrated and didn't know how to deal with the white supression. “Every time I get to thinking about me being black and they being white, me being here and they being here, I feel like something awful’s going to happen to me….” (20). After Mary's murder, Bigger realizes that he can use the negative affects of white superiority to his advantage because blacks are viewed a certain way in society. Blacks are invisible because they are be supposed to be inferior to whites. Blacks were not looked at to commit such a crime. "Jan was blind.Mary had been blind. Mr.Dalton was blind. And Mrs. Dalton was blind..." (107) Mrs. Dalton was oblivious to the fact that Bigger was in the room with Mary that night because it did not cross her mind that a black man would do such a thing.
Bigger now has confidence and he feels like he has control. "The thing to do was to act just like others acted, live like they lived, and while they were not looking, do what you wanted. They would never know, "(106) Bigger now knew how to use their blindness to his advantage. He feels like he can get away with anything because he will never get caught. The Daltons will not suspect Bigger of murdering Mary because he is black. It would be out of social norms for a black person to have enough courage to commit such a crime in a white society.
Monday, April 11, 2011
native son-part 2
In the beginning of the novel, Bigger has no pride and his self worth is measured by how whites view him. Bigger expresses his feelings by saying "..me being black and they being white,...I feel like something awful's going to happen to me."(20) Gus tells him to brush it off and just accept it because there is nothing they can do about it. Bigger does not know how to deal with this fustration. Bigger "sells out" by taking the job the Daltons offer him because it was a way for him to earn money and have better living conditions. His condition did not give him a choice but to take the job so he can earn money to gain a better life. After he murdered Mary, his attitude and life changed. Bigger used the black "societal role" to his advantage.
“Jan was blind. Mary had been blind. Mr. Dalton was blind. And Mrs. Dalton was blind; yes in more way than one… he was black and would not have figured in her thoughts on such an occasion. Bigger felt that a lot of people were like Mrs. Dalton, blind…” (107)Blacks were invisible and inferior to whites. Bigger had no remorse for mudering Mary. He used her murder to his advantage. "It was a kind of eagerness he felt, a confidence, a fulness, a freedom; his whole life was caught up in a supreme and meaningful act,"(116) now he gained confidence and he felt like he had control of his life now.
Bigger had no remorse for Mary's death. In fact, he actually tries to use the murder to his own selfish advantages. Now he feels impowered and he has gained confidence which he lacked. "Next time things would be much different;he would plan and arrange so that he would have money enought to keep him a long time," this can be an indication that Bigger might murder again. He has the confidence that he can get away with it because he uses the fact that he is black and white people would not suspect him. I think this is a dangerous way for Bigger to gain confidence and control of his life.
“Jan was blind. Mary had been blind. Mr. Dalton was blind. And Mrs. Dalton was blind; yes in more way than one… he was black and would not have figured in her thoughts on such an occasion. Bigger felt that a lot of people were like Mrs. Dalton, blind…” (107)Blacks were invisible and inferior to whites. Bigger had no remorse for mudering Mary. He used her murder to his advantage. "It was a kind of eagerness he felt, a confidence, a fulness, a freedom; his whole life was caught up in a supreme and meaningful act,"(116) now he gained confidence and he felt like he had control of his life now.
Bigger had no remorse for Mary's death. In fact, he actually tries to use the murder to his own selfish advantages. Now he feels impowered and he has gained confidence which he lacked. "Next time things would be much different;he would plan and arrange so that he would have money enought to keep him a long time," this can be an indication that Bigger might murder again. He has the confidence that he can get away with it because he uses the fact that he is black and white people would not suspect him. I think this is a dangerous way for Bigger to gain confidence and control of his life.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
native son p.34-62
Bigger is selling out. He now can earn money to buy material things that he wants. "A dollar watch was not good enough for a job like this; he would buy a gold one..this would be an easy life." Bigger is taking the easy way out and with his new job he also has a place to stay. Now bigger has hope for a better life and has a chance for education because Miss Dalton gave education to the last black man who worked for her. Bigger is taking this opportunity for his own benefits. His living conditions will be better and now his mother gets sent twenty dollars and he gets five dollars for himself. White people still make him uncomfortable "he had not expected anything like this; he had not thought that this world would be so utterly different from his own that it would intimidate him." Bigger is still not comfortable with being around white people and he still feels like he has to measure up to their standards. "But when he was alone he would burn up the pavement; he would make those tires smoke," Bigger will take the chauffeuring job but he still will do what he wants and he doesn't take the job too seriously.
Monday, March 28, 2011
That Evening Sun
The human spirit is illustrated through Faulker's characters in "The Evening Sun". The matters of the heart are defined by the power division of whites and blacks at the time. Nancy, a black woman, is supressed by society. Her power is at the control of the people she works for; Mr.Stovall and his family whom are white. Nancy's courage is shown when she stands up to Mr.Stovall by repeating, "When you going to pay me?" as he beats her. Nancy also has a lack of courage and pride as she always repeats through out the story, "I ain't nothing but a nigger." Nancy accepted the fact that she might die and she is powerless by stating "I can't do nothing.Just put it off.And that don't do no good.". Nancy lived in fear of Jesus and was afraid of the dark. She had to stay by the lighted lamp and she didn't want to walk alone.
The division of power between blacks and whites are apparent in this story. Mother displays a sense of pride when she says, "Is her safety more precious to you than mine?" Nancy was considered less worthy of Mother because she is black. Mother did not like the fact that Father was caring for Nancy. Father shows some pity and compassion for Nancy as he decides to escort her on her way home eventhough it upsets Mother. Father tries to her help by suggesting, "Lock up your house and we'll take you on to Aunt Rachel's" but Nancy refuses the offer because she thinks it would not change what is destined for her.
The division of power between blacks and whites are apparent in this story. Mother displays a sense of pride when she says, "Is her safety more precious to you than mine?" Nancy was considered less worthy of Mother because she is black. Mother did not like the fact that Father was caring for Nancy. Father shows some pity and compassion for Nancy as he decides to escort her on her way home eventhough it upsets Mother. Father tries to her help by suggesting, "Lock up your house and we'll take you on to Aunt Rachel's" but Nancy refuses the offer because she thinks it would not change what is destined for her.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Ch.9 pg.163-180
Summary:
Reporters were all over the news of Gatsby's death and some reports were untrue. Nick plans a funeral for Gatsby by calling up people Gatsby knew. Nobody wanted to come to his funeral. Tom and Daisy had already left. Nick gets a hold of Gatsby's father, Henry Gatz. Gatz tells Nick about his son and how proud he was of him. The only people who end up at Gatsby's funeral were Henry, some servants, and Owl Eyes.
Character: Henry Gatz
“A solemn old man very helpless and dismayed, bundled up in a long cheap Ulster against the warm September day."
Henry Gatz is old, helpless, and a proud father. He lives in a house that Gatsby bought for him. He is not wealthy like Gatsby. Gatz is proud of his son and shows a picture of his mansion and his general resolves he wrote when he was young.
Henry is a person who knew Gatsby's past. He understood why Gatsby left when he was young and went off to try and seek success. Henry believed in Gatsby. He thought his determination and goals made him "great".
Quote: "I'll get somebody for you,Gatsby. Don't worry.Just trust me..."
Nick is one of the few that cared about Gatsby after his death. He is the one who organized his funeral and tried to get people to go. He felt like he was obligated to find people for Gatsby because he deserved it. Nick acknowledges that he is one of the better people he knows because he stays true to what he wants and his dream.
Reporters were all over the news of Gatsby's death and some reports were untrue. Nick plans a funeral for Gatsby by calling up people Gatsby knew. Nobody wanted to come to his funeral. Tom and Daisy had already left. Nick gets a hold of Gatsby's father, Henry Gatz. Gatz tells Nick about his son and how proud he was of him. The only people who end up at Gatsby's funeral were Henry, some servants, and Owl Eyes.
Character: Henry Gatz
“A solemn old man very helpless and dismayed, bundled up in a long cheap Ulster against the warm September day."
Henry Gatz is old, helpless, and a proud father. He lives in a house that Gatsby bought for him. He is not wealthy like Gatsby. Gatz is proud of his son and shows a picture of his mansion and his general resolves he wrote when he was young.
Henry is a person who knew Gatsby's past. He understood why Gatsby left when he was young and went off to try and seek success. Henry believed in Gatsby. He thought his determination and goals made him "great".
Quote: "I'll get somebody for you,Gatsby. Don't worry.Just trust me..."
Nick is one of the few that cared about Gatsby after his death. He is the one who organized his funeral and tried to get people to go. He felt like he was obligated to find people for Gatsby because he deserved it. Nick acknowledges that he is one of the better people he knows because he stays true to what he wants and his dream.
Ch.8 pg.147-162
Summary:
Nick visits Gatsby and tells him that he should run away. Gatsby refuses because he wants to stay for Daisy. He talks about his past with Daisy. Nick tells Gatsby that he is a great guy before he leaves. Nick ends things with Jordan. Wilson decides to find the car that killed Myrtle because he assumed that the person was her lover. Wilson finds Gatsby and shoots him when he lying in the pool. Then he kills himself.
Character: Michealis
“The young Greek, Michaelis, who ran the coffee joint beside the ash heaps was the principal witness at the inquest.”
Michealis is a nice, friendly, and caring man who was a witness at the accident. He stays with George to try and console him and keep his mind off of what happend.
Michealis was a witness to the accident. He tells the police everything he knows about the accident. He isn't a close friend of Wilson's but he still stays with him to make sure he is okay.He asked Wilson questions that remind him of what happend, which ends up making Wilson angry to eventually wanting to kill Gatsby.
Quote: “He had intended, probably, to take what he could and go—but now he found that he had committed himself to the following grail. He knew that Daisy was extraordinary but he didn’t realize just how extraordinary a ‘nice’ girl could be”
Gatsby has been chasing a dream that can never be found or achieved. His dream is to be with Daisy. Gatsby has dedicated his life to trying to achieve this dream but it can never be achived by him. Daisy is desired by many people which makes her more desirable to Gatsby.
Nick visits Gatsby and tells him that he should run away. Gatsby refuses because he wants to stay for Daisy. He talks about his past with Daisy. Nick tells Gatsby that he is a great guy before he leaves. Nick ends things with Jordan. Wilson decides to find the car that killed Myrtle because he assumed that the person was her lover. Wilson finds Gatsby and shoots him when he lying in the pool. Then he kills himself.
Character: Michealis
“The young Greek, Michaelis, who ran the coffee joint beside the ash heaps was the principal witness at the inquest.”
Michealis is a nice, friendly, and caring man who was a witness at the accident. He stays with George to try and console him and keep his mind off of what happend.
Michealis was a witness to the accident. He tells the police everything he knows about the accident. He isn't a close friend of Wilson's but he still stays with him to make sure he is okay.He asked Wilson questions that remind him of what happend, which ends up making Wilson angry to eventually wanting to kill Gatsby.
Quote: “He had intended, probably, to take what he could and go—but now he found that he had committed himself to the following grail. He knew that Daisy was extraordinary but he didn’t realize just how extraordinary a ‘nice’ girl could be”
Gatsby has been chasing a dream that can never be found or achieved. His dream is to be with Daisy. Gatsby has dedicated his life to trying to achieve this dream but it can never be achived by him. Daisy is desired by many people which makes her more desirable to Gatsby.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Ch.7 pg.113-145
Summary:
Gatsby stops his parties and fires all his servants to prevent gossiping. Nick goes to the Buchannan's for lunch and Jordan and Gatsby are there. Gatsby is shocked to see Daisy's child. During the lunch, Tom noticed that Daisy and Gatsby love each other. They all decide to go to town. Tom stops at Wilson's for gas and Wilson seems to know that her and Myrtle are having an affair. They all stay at the Plaza Hotel and Tom and Gatsby have a huge argument. Tom mocks Gatsby, acuses him of lying and having a bootlegging operation.On the way back, Jordan, Nick, and Tom find out that Myrtle got hit by a car and died. The car was yellow which looked like Gatsby car. When they are back, Nick finds out that Daisy was the driver that killed Myrtle.
Character: George Wilson
“She’s been talking about it for years… and now she’s going whether she likes it or not. I’m going to get her away”
Wilson cares about Myrtle. When he finds out that she is having an affair, he wanted to move her West. He is poor, hard working, spiritless, handsome, and caring.
Wilson is in a similar position as Gatsby. He is in love with a women, Myrtle, who is in love and has another relationship with another man. He takes action, like Gatsby, to try and keep the woman he loves, Myrtle. Myrtle doesn't love him because he is unable to support the lavish lifestyle she desires.
Quote: “His wife and his mistress, until an hour ago secure and inviolate, were slipping precipitately from his control”
Tom is losing his control of the two women in his life. He loves power and control. Now he is losing it all. He used to have control over the two women and the whole affair situation.
Gatsby stops his parties and fires all his servants to prevent gossiping. Nick goes to the Buchannan's for lunch and Jordan and Gatsby are there. Gatsby is shocked to see Daisy's child. During the lunch, Tom noticed that Daisy and Gatsby love each other. They all decide to go to town. Tom stops at Wilson's for gas and Wilson seems to know that her and Myrtle are having an affair. They all stay at the Plaza Hotel and Tom and Gatsby have a huge argument. Tom mocks Gatsby, acuses him of lying and having a bootlegging operation.On the way back, Jordan, Nick, and Tom find out that Myrtle got hit by a car and died. The car was yellow which looked like Gatsby car. When they are back, Nick finds out that Daisy was the driver that killed Myrtle.
Character: George Wilson
“She’s been talking about it for years… and now she’s going whether she likes it or not. I’m going to get her away”
Wilson cares about Myrtle. When he finds out that she is having an affair, he wanted to move her West. He is poor, hard working, spiritless, handsome, and caring.
Wilson is in a similar position as Gatsby. He is in love with a women, Myrtle, who is in love and has another relationship with another man. He takes action, like Gatsby, to try and keep the woman he loves, Myrtle. Myrtle doesn't love him because he is unable to support the lavish lifestyle she desires.
Quote: “His wife and his mistress, until an hour ago secure and inviolate, were slipping precipitately from his control”
Tom is losing his control of the two women in his life. He loves power and control. Now he is losing it all. He used to have control over the two women and the whole affair situation.
Ch.6 pg.97-111
Summary:
A reporter comes to Gatsby's house. We learn about Gatsby's past and how he met Dan Cody. Gatsby's original name was James Gatz and Cody, his mentor, gave him the name Jay Gatsby. Gatsby assisted traveled with Cody on his yacht. This lifestyle inspired Gatsby to become a wealthy and successful man. Nick goes to Gatsby's house and finds that Tom Buchannan is there with Mr. and Mrs.Sloane. The next Saturday, Tom and Daisy go to Gatsby's party. Tom is concerned with Daisy and Gatsby. Daisy and Nick don't have a good time. Gatsby wants everything to be like it was in Louisville and he is determined to use his wealth to win her back.
Character: Dan Cody
“Cody was fifty years old then, a product of the Nevada silver fields, of the Yukon, of every rush for metal since seventy-five.”
Cody is successful, rich,a mentor, heavy drinker, giving, “empty face,” left all his money to Gatsby, changed Gatsby's name, and inspired him.
Dan Cody is Gatsby’s mentor. He is the one that introduces Gatsby to the lavish lifestyle and gives him a different name. Cody is the reason why Gatsby turned his life around and strived to become wealthy and sucessful.
Quote
“For a while these reveries provided an outlet for his imagination; they were a satisfactory hint of the unreality of reality, a promise that the rock of the world was founded securely on a fairy’s wing”
Gatsby's desired relationship with Daisy is like a fairytale. His whole world and actions revolve in trying to gain Daisy. He has built up this image of Daisy and an obsession on trying to win her over.
A reporter comes to Gatsby's house. We learn about Gatsby's past and how he met Dan Cody. Gatsby's original name was James Gatz and Cody, his mentor, gave him the name Jay Gatsby. Gatsby assisted traveled with Cody on his yacht. This lifestyle inspired Gatsby to become a wealthy and successful man. Nick goes to Gatsby's house and finds that Tom Buchannan is there with Mr. and Mrs.Sloane. The next Saturday, Tom and Daisy go to Gatsby's party. Tom is concerned with Daisy and Gatsby. Daisy and Nick don't have a good time. Gatsby wants everything to be like it was in Louisville and he is determined to use his wealth to win her back.
Character: Dan Cody
“Cody was fifty years old then, a product of the Nevada silver fields, of the Yukon, of every rush for metal since seventy-five.”
Cody is successful, rich,a mentor, heavy drinker, giving, “empty face,” left all his money to Gatsby, changed Gatsby's name, and inspired him.
Dan Cody is Gatsby’s mentor. He is the one that introduces Gatsby to the lavish lifestyle and gives him a different name. Cody is the reason why Gatsby turned his life around and strived to become wealthy and sucessful.
Quote
“For a while these reveries provided an outlet for his imagination; they were a satisfactory hint of the unreality of reality, a promise that the rock of the world was founded securely on a fairy’s wing”
Gatsby's desired relationship with Daisy is like a fairytale. His whole world and actions revolve in trying to gain Daisy. He has built up this image of Daisy and an obsession on trying to win her over.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Ch.5 pg.81-96
Summary:
Nick comes home and he sees Gatsby's house all lit up. Gatsby talks to Nick and invites him to Coney Island and a swim in his pool because he wants Nick to set up the tea with Daisy. Nick agrees and Gatsby offers a business deal that he refuses. Gatsby sends a person to cut Nick's lawn and helps him make his house look nice. Daisy comes over and the intial meeting with Gatsby is awkward. Gatsby felt like it was a mistake. They all go to Gatsby's house and he shows daisy his luxurious house. Gatsby and Daisy talk and they become friends again. They become preoccupied by each other and Nick decides to leave.
Character:
a)Jay Gatsby
b)"My house looks well, doesn't it? See how the whole front of it catches the light."(89)
c) Gatsby is always concerned with how people perceive him. Image is an important thing for him. He does everything he can to try and impress Daisy. Gatsby wants to show Daisy and impress her with his luxurious house. His real emotions arise when he meets Daisy and he is in love and awkward. Gatsby is determined to work for what he wants, which is Daisy.
d)Gatsby is the character that orchestrates everything. He deliberately does things because he has a bigger plan in mind. He is a clever and mysterious character that makes us question is we should trust him or not. He is trying to win over Daisy and befriending the people that are close to her to try and get to her.
Quote:
"Americans, while occasionally willing to be serfs, have always been obstinate about being peasantry." (88)
This pertains to the American Dream. Americans strive to achieve what they want. Gatsby is willing to do anything to get Daisy. He shows off his mansion and wealth to try and impress her. The American Dream is to have money and success. People are materialistic and they are concerned about their image. Myrtle likes to be with Tom because she can pretend to have that lavish lifestyle.
Nick comes home and he sees Gatsby's house all lit up. Gatsby talks to Nick and invites him to Coney Island and a swim in his pool because he wants Nick to set up the tea with Daisy. Nick agrees and Gatsby offers a business deal that he refuses. Gatsby sends a person to cut Nick's lawn and helps him make his house look nice. Daisy comes over and the intial meeting with Gatsby is awkward. Gatsby felt like it was a mistake. They all go to Gatsby's house and he shows daisy his luxurious house. Gatsby and Daisy talk and they become friends again. They become preoccupied by each other and Nick decides to leave.
Character:
a)Jay Gatsby
b)"My house looks well, doesn't it? See how the whole front of it catches the light."(89)
c) Gatsby is always concerned with how people perceive him. Image is an important thing for him. He does everything he can to try and impress Daisy. Gatsby wants to show Daisy and impress her with his luxurious house. His real emotions arise when he meets Daisy and he is in love and awkward. Gatsby is determined to work for what he wants, which is Daisy.
d)Gatsby is the character that orchestrates everything. He deliberately does things because he has a bigger plan in mind. He is a clever and mysterious character that makes us question is we should trust him or not. He is trying to win over Daisy and befriending the people that are close to her to try and get to her.
Quote:
"Americans, while occasionally willing to be serfs, have always been obstinate about being peasantry." (88)
This pertains to the American Dream. Americans strive to achieve what they want. Gatsby is willing to do anything to get Daisy. He shows off his mansion and wealth to try and impress her. The American Dream is to have money and success. People are materialistic and they are concerned about their image. Myrtle likes to be with Tom because she can pretend to have that lavish lifestyle.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
ch.4 pg.61-80
Summary:
Nick is remembering all the different people that attended Gatsby's parties. On a trip to New York, Nick finds out that Gatsby is from San Francisco, he went to Oxford, and his wealth is from his deceased parents. Gatsby gets pulled over by a police for speeding but he got out of it because he has done him a favor in the past. Nick meets Meyer Wolfshiem at lunch. After, Nick meets Jordan and she tells him all about Gatsby. He finds out that Gatsby is in love with Daisy. Gatsby wants Nick to invite Daisy for tea so Gatsby can see her. He purposely bought the mansion that is in West Egg so he could be across the bay from her.
a) Meyer Wolfshiem
b)"No he is a gambler....He's the man who fixed the World's Series back in 1919."
c)small, Jewish, and small eyes. He is a gambler and is all about business. Wolfshiem focuses on making money. He is a smart guy because he hasn't gotten caught for the World Series scandal.
d)Wolfshiem is a friend of Gatsbys and does business with him. He is another wealthy and greedy character who disregards honesty or integrity as long as he gains money.
"I didn't want you to think I was just nobody."-Gatsby
Gatsby cares how people perceive him. He is always trying to prove himself and his worth.
Nick is remembering all the different people that attended Gatsby's parties. On a trip to New York, Nick finds out that Gatsby is from San Francisco, he went to Oxford, and his wealth is from his deceased parents. Gatsby gets pulled over by a police for speeding but he got out of it because he has done him a favor in the past. Nick meets Meyer Wolfshiem at lunch. After, Nick meets Jordan and she tells him all about Gatsby. He finds out that Gatsby is in love with Daisy. Gatsby wants Nick to invite Daisy for tea so Gatsby can see her. He purposely bought the mansion that is in West Egg so he could be across the bay from her.
a) Meyer Wolfshiem
b)"No he is a gambler....He's the man who fixed the World's Series back in 1919."
c)small, Jewish, and small eyes. He is a gambler and is all about business. Wolfshiem focuses on making money. He is a smart guy because he hasn't gotten caught for the World Series scandal.
d)Wolfshiem is a friend of Gatsbys and does business with him. He is another wealthy and greedy character who disregards honesty or integrity as long as he gains money.
"I didn't want you to think I was just nobody."-Gatsby
Gatsby cares how people perceive him. He is always trying to prove himself and his worth.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Ch.3 pg.39-59
Summary:
Nick is invited to one of Gatsby's lavish parties. He runs into Jordan Baker at the party. Nick finally meets Gatsby when Gatsby says he recognizes Nick from war. Jordan has a private conversation with Gatsby and she says she heard somthing extraordinary. Nick describes his daily life and he decides to date Jordan besides the fact that she is a liar.
a) Character: Jordan Baker
b)"Jordan Baker instinctively avoided clever, shrewd men, and now I saw that this was because she felt safer on a plane where any divergence from a code would be thought impossible. She was incurably dishonest."
c)Jordan is atheletic, independent, wealthy, successful,gossiper, and dishonest.
d) Jordan is now Nick's love interest. She is unlike the other women in the story because she is wealthy and independent. Jordan also is known to be often dishonest. She has even lied in her golf tournament. Jordan is a character that we might not be able to trust but we gain information from her when she converses with Nick.
"It made no difference to me. Dishonestly in a woman is a thing you never blame deeply-I was casually sorry, and then I forgot."
Nick likes Jordan besides the fact that she is a dishonest person. Most of the women in the book are not honest. He expresses that he does not blame women for lying and Nick is accepting of that. Men are looked at as more superior than women. Women may have to be dishonest to prove themselves or when they are under the power of their husbands.
Nick is invited to one of Gatsby's lavish parties. He runs into Jordan Baker at the party. Nick finally meets Gatsby when Gatsby says he recognizes Nick from war. Jordan has a private conversation with Gatsby and she says she heard somthing extraordinary. Nick describes his daily life and he decides to date Jordan besides the fact that she is a liar.
a) Character: Jordan Baker
b)"Jordan Baker instinctively avoided clever, shrewd men, and now I saw that this was because she felt safer on a plane where any divergence from a code would be thought impossible. She was incurably dishonest."
c)Jordan is atheletic, independent, wealthy, successful,gossiper, and dishonest.
d) Jordan is now Nick's love interest. She is unlike the other women in the story because she is wealthy and independent. Jordan also is known to be often dishonest. She has even lied in her golf tournament. Jordan is a character that we might not be able to trust but we gain information from her when she converses with Nick.
"It made no difference to me. Dishonestly in a woman is a thing you never blame deeply-I was casually sorry, and then I forgot."
Nick likes Jordan besides the fact that she is a dishonest person. Most of the women in the book are not honest. He expresses that he does not blame women for lying and Nick is accepting of that. Men are looked at as more superior than women. Women may have to be dishonest to prove themselves or when they are under the power of their husbands.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Ch.2 pg.23-38
Summary:
We are introduced to Doctor T.J. Eckleburg who watches over the valley of ashes. Nick and Tom are riding the train and Tom follows Nick to George Wilson's garage. Nick meets Tom's mistress, Myrtle, who is Wilson's wife. Tom buys Myrtle a dog. They all go to Tom's house and meet Catherine, Myrtle's sister, and the McKees. Myrtle becomes obnoxious and chants "Daisy" to rebel against Tom's request. In response Tom breaks her nose and then the gathering ends.
Character: Myrtle
b) "..contained no facet or gleam of beauty, but there was an immediately perceptible vitality about her as of the nerves of her body were continually smouldering."
c) She is in her mid-thirties, stout, not beautiful, but she carries herself with vitality. Myrtle is selfish and she cares about wealth and material things. She is unhappy with her marriage with Mr.Wilson because he can not provide the things she desires, unlike Tom. Myrtle acts arrogant when she spends time with Tom, who can provide a lavish lifestyle for her.
d) Myrtle is Tom's mistress and Mr.Wilson's wife. She goes behind Mr.Wilson's back and cheats on him with Tom. She desires a lifestyle that Mr.Wilson can not provide. Myrtle is a contrast to Mr.Wilson, who is a spiritless man. Myrtle is the reason why Tom is being unfaithful to Daisy
Quote: "I married him because I thought he was a gentleman,...I thought he knew something about breeding, but he wasn't fit to lick my shoe." -Myrtle (34)
-This gives an insight to Myrtle's character. She is obsessed with material things and money. She thinks being a gentleman means a man has to be able to buy her whatever she wants and provide for her. Myrtle lives a desired life with Tom but a poor life with Mr.Wilson.
We are introduced to Doctor T.J. Eckleburg who watches over the valley of ashes. Nick and Tom are riding the train and Tom follows Nick to George Wilson's garage. Nick meets Tom's mistress, Myrtle, who is Wilson's wife. Tom buys Myrtle a dog. They all go to Tom's house and meet Catherine, Myrtle's sister, and the McKees. Myrtle becomes obnoxious and chants "Daisy" to rebel against Tom's request. In response Tom breaks her nose and then the gathering ends.
Character: Myrtle
b) "..contained no facet or gleam of beauty, but there was an immediately perceptible vitality about her as of the nerves of her body were continually smouldering."
c) She is in her mid-thirties, stout, not beautiful, but she carries herself with vitality. Myrtle is selfish and she cares about wealth and material things. She is unhappy with her marriage with Mr.Wilson because he can not provide the things she desires, unlike Tom. Myrtle acts arrogant when she spends time with Tom, who can provide a lavish lifestyle for her.
d) Myrtle is Tom's mistress and Mr.Wilson's wife. She goes behind Mr.Wilson's back and cheats on him with Tom. She desires a lifestyle that Mr.Wilson can not provide. Myrtle is a contrast to Mr.Wilson, who is a spiritless man. Myrtle is the reason why Tom is being unfaithful to Daisy
Quote: "I married him because I thought he was a gentleman,...I thought he knew something about breeding, but he wasn't fit to lick my shoe." -Myrtle (34)
-This gives an insight to Myrtle's character. She is obsessed with material things and money. She thinks being a gentleman means a man has to be able to buy her whatever she wants and provide for her. Myrtle lives a desired life with Tom but a poor life with Mr.Wilson.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
The Great Gatsby Ch.1 pg.1-21
Summary:
We are introduced to Nick Carraway, the narrator. He tells us about what his father has taught him when he was a child. Nick goes to New York to learn the bond business and lives in West Egg. He goes to East Egg to have dinner with his cousin Daisy, Tom Buchannan, her husband, and Jordan Baker. Nick finds out that Tom has a lover in New York. When the dinner ends, Nick goes home and he sees Gatsby.
a)Tom:
b)"It was a body capable of enormous leverage-a cruel body" (7)
c) Tom is wealthy, arrogant, racist, and disrespectful. He expresses himself like he is better than Nick. Tom views whites as a dominant race. He is unfaithful to Daisy by having a mistress in New York. His house and things that he owns, display his wealth.
d) Tom might create conflict with his secret affair behind Daisy's back. His attitude and demeanor seems like it would make him an antagonist.
Quote: : "Civilization's going to pieces" -Tom (12)
This reveals Tom's opinion about America. He believes whites are the dominant race. This quote can also give insight to how society was at the time. People started drinking a lot and America was experiencing the aftermath of WWI.
We are introduced to Nick Carraway, the narrator. He tells us about what his father has taught him when he was a child. Nick goes to New York to learn the bond business and lives in West Egg. He goes to East Egg to have dinner with his cousin Daisy, Tom Buchannan, her husband, and Jordan Baker. Nick finds out that Tom has a lover in New York. When the dinner ends, Nick goes home and he sees Gatsby.
a)Tom:
b)"It was a body capable of enormous leverage-a cruel body" (7)
c) Tom is wealthy, arrogant, racist, and disrespectful. He expresses himself like he is better than Nick. Tom views whites as a dominant race. He is unfaithful to Daisy by having a mistress in New York. His house and things that he owns, display his wealth.
d) Tom might create conflict with his secret affair behind Daisy's back. His attitude and demeanor seems like it would make him an antagonist.
Quote: : "Civilization's going to pieces" -Tom (12)
This reveals Tom's opinion about America. He believes whites are the dominant race. This quote can also give insight to how society was at the time. People started drinking a lot and America was experiencing the aftermath of WWI.
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