The+Greater+than+Gatsbys

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Jeremy D. H.



Jennifer A. Chul A. Brittany S.



Jeremy:concrete poem, menu Chul:newspaper article, want ads (Jen help) Brittany:diary journal entries Jen:photoshoot, research prographs -20's

was written when organized crime was popular and when ww1 ended organized crime was popular because of prohibition. -chul

im doing characterization right now brb

chapter3 this is the introduction of gatsby basically providing hype to gatsby's party and how lavish it is to the point where it can be said to be too much

gatsby also likes helping people when he helped the lady when he dress ripped, he replaced it with a new one. he could be trying to put up this image that he is friendly with all people.

“I like to come,” Lucille said. “I never care what I do, so I always have a good time. When I was here last I tore my gown on a chair, and he asked me my name and address—inside of a week I got a package from Croirier’s with a new evening gown in it.” I don't know what page this is. I got it from this etext online http://ebooks.adelaide.edu.au/f/fitzgerald/f_scott/gatsby/chapter3.html

gatsby also likes to isolate himself like when he does at his parties.

it is crowded inside but he is out of the crowd, almost as if he is just throwing the party for an image ehm when nick first meets gatsby, it is a complete surprise and nick does not find out until the middle of his conversation. nick was perhaps looking for more in gatsby because of this hype. nick talks more about himself towards the end of chapter 3. he remembers that jordan cheated in her golf tournament but goes on to accept her. he is willing to accept people even though they go against his 'policy' this contrasts what nick said, when he was an honest person, because it would seem he would be interested in only honest people

here are quotes that just pertain to what the chapter "The bar, where we glanced first, was crowded, but Gatsby was not there. She couldn’t find him from the top of the steps, and he wasn’t on the veranda. On a chance we tried an important-looking door, and walked into a high Gothic library, panelled with carved English oak, and probably transported complete from some ruin overseas." again showing that Gatsby is away from the party and also describing how ornate his house is. "See!" he cried triumphantly. "It's a bona fide piece of printed matter. It fooled me. This fellow's a regular Bellasco. It's a triumph. What thoroughness!" owl eyes is so amazed that the books are real as he was expecting gatsby to be not legit “Much better.” I turned again to my new acquaintance. “This is an unusual party for me. I haven’t even seen the host. I live over there——” I waved my hand at the invisible hedge in the distance, “and this man Gatsby sent over his chauffeur with an invitation.” For a moment he looked at me as if he failed to understand. “I’m Gatsby,” he said suddenly. “What!” I exclaimed. “Oh, I beg your pardon.” again gatsby likes to stay low key as nick did not notice it was gatsby.

i did some of it "He’s afraid, he’s waited so long. He thought you might be offended. You see, he’s a regular tough underneath it all,"(pg 78 Jordan Baker, Fitzgerald). || Gatsby and Nick meet up with a friend of Gatsby’s named Meyer Wolfsheim who is a notorious gambler. Wolfsheim proceeds to leave after becoming strangely emotional. Then Gatsby and Nick run into Tom Buchannan. Gatsby’s attitude changes drastically as he becomes extremely awkward and uncomfortable, and in turn, leaving abruptly. Nick then meets up with Jordan Baker and the meager beginnings of a romantic relationship between the two surfaces. Jordan goes on to reveal Gatsby’ true intentions of his meeting with Nick. She goes on to describe Daisy and her relationship with Jay Gatsby in their youth. Miss Baker lets Nick know that Gatsby wants him to set up a rendevous with Daisy at his house, so that he can once again be united with his former love. Nick then asks Jordan Baker out to dinner, in response she seems very blase with the entire situation, failing to give him a response, however the chapter ends with the duo sharing a kiss. || "They shook hands briefly, and a strained, unfamiliar look of embarrassment came over Gatsby’s face."(pg 74 Fitzgerald). || some of my stuff! LOVE JEN<3
 * __GATSBY LECTURE NOTE TEMPLATE__**:
 * **CHAPTER(S):_3&4_** || **NOTES** || **QUOTES** ||
 * CHARACTERIZATION ||
 * Chapter 4- Up until this chapter, Gatsby’s character has remained a mystery. Expectations and the assumptions gathered of him seem to crumble with the vulnerability he shows with his encounter with Tom and the unveiling of his plans to meet up with the love of his life, Daisy. His entire demeanor and attitude seems to shift, bringing him down to a more human level. His actions are similar to that of a child, only that a sense of innocense is revealed through his pursuit of Daisy and his hopes in rekindling the love he once shared with her. ||
 * Chapter 4- " Then it had not been merely the stars to which he had aspired on that June night. He came alive to me, delivered suddenly from the womb of his purposeless splendor,"(pg 78 Fitzgerald).
 * PLOT ||
 * Chapter 4-
 * Chapter 4-
 * Chapter 4- (Meeting between Gatsby, Tom and Nick)
 * SYMBOLISM ||
 * Chapter 4- During the flashback of Daisy when she was younger, she is dressed in a white dress. The white represents her naivety and innocence in the corrupt world she lives in. She is blessed with everything she could ever want, failing to acknowledge the troubles and woes of those less fortunate. ||
 * Chapter 4- During the flashback of Daisy when she was younger, she is dressed in a white dress. The white represents her naivety and innocence in the corrupt world she lives in. She is blessed with everything she could ever want, failing to acknowledge the troubles and woes of those less fortunate. ||

-The symbol of the green light is revealed during this section of the book. Before this section we really have no idea of its significance to Gatsby, we just see him longingly reaching out towards it, trembling. When we learn that Gatsby's purpose to everything he does is Daisy and his attempts to get her back, the green light at the end of her dock becomes a symbol for his hope, and of his past romance with Daisy. - In chapter 4 a lot of characters really develop a lot. We learn a lot more about the characters of Gatsby, Nick, Jordan, Daisy, and Wolfsheim. Gatsby - more light is shed on Gatsby's past, but his association with Wolfsheim casts much more doubt over the legitimacy of his wealth. Obviously we learn of Gatsby's motivation. Daisy is the driving force to all of his actions. Daisy - we learn about her past as the most beautiful and desired girl in Louisville. She had a relationship with Gatsby, but when he went off to war she married Tom Buchanan. Jordan and Nick's romance really becomes apparent in this chapter. It finishes with them kissing after they have spent the day together. Wolfsheim- this shady criminal is revealed to the reader. He is rumored to be the man responsible for fixing the 1919 World Series, but he is so tightly cocooned in the big names of the criminal world that the police can never get him.
 * Jeremy's Chapter 4 Really Good Junk**
 * Symbolism**
 * Characterization**

"His eyes, meanwhile, roved very slowly all around the room, he completed the arc by turning to inspect the people directly behind. I think that, except for my presence, he would have taken one short glance beneath our own table." - about Wolfsheim page 75 Fitzgerald's writing is characterized by his unusual but eloquent word choices, and extremely descriptive language, especially sensory details.
 * Writing Style**

"As he (Wolfsheim) shook hands and turned away his **tragic** nose trembled." page 77 I find the use of the word tragic to be especially interesting and effective in this instance. "He (Gatsby) came alive to me, delivered suddenly, from the womb of his purposeless splendor." page 83


 * Themes**

The crime scene in the U.S. in the 20's is continually referenced throughout the section and the novel. Materialism and excessive wealth over human emotions and relationships. Gatsby wants to impress Daisy with his house, rather than with personality or anything human like that. The American Dream - a theme of the novel as a whole is the american dream, recreating oneself and trying to succeed. We find out that Gatsby has completely recreated himself. He has formed a new identity and a new life, all with the purpose of winning back Daisy's love.

Brittany's notes:
 * __GATSBY LECTURE NOTE TEMPLATE__**:
 * **CHAPTER(S):__first half of 3_** ||
 * **NOTES** ||
 * **QUOTES** ||
 * CHARACTERIZATION ||
 * Gatsby’s introduction is built up, but quite anti climactic because at first we don’t even know it’s him
 * Gatsby’s introduction is built up, but quite anti climactic because at first we don’t even know it’s him

We see what Nick ecpected of Gastby versus what he is actually like ||
 * “a florid and corpulent person in his middle years” (48)

Description of Gatsby’s smile: page 48 (adds to his charm)

“…and then concentrated on //you// with an irresistible prejudice in your favor.”48

“ it was a testimony to the romantic speculation that he inspired that there were whispers about him from those who had found little that it was necessary to whisper about in this world.” 44 ||
 * PLOT ||
 * introduces the chapter (3) with the music coming from the house
 * introduces the chapter (3) with the music coming from the house

Builds a sense of suspense and mystery about Gatsby

Spread of rumors (page 44) With all of the details describing the colorful gardens, the men and girls (not women), the music, and the alcohol, the audience is given a scene of the outrageous and fabulous parries of the 20’s ||
 * “in his blue gardens men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne of the stars.” ||
 * SYMBOLISM ||
 * The idea that someone expected him to have fake book covers to look a certain way plays off of the different facets of Gatsby. Is it really him or is it all a façade.
 * The idea that someone expected him to have fake book covers to look a certain way plays off of the different facets of Gatsby. Is it really him or is it all a façade.

More colors… ||
 * “absolutely real—have pages and everything. I thought they’d be a nice and durable cardboard. Matter of fact, they’re absolutely real. Pages and – here! Lemme show you” (45)

“in his blue gardens men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne of the stars.” ||
 * THEMES ||
 * Differences between east and west egg are emphasized.
 * Differences between east and west egg are emphasized.

The lavish going on’s of the rich. ||
 * WRITING STYLE ||
 * Very strong word choice
 * Very strong word choice

Smooth poetic style, especially when describing Gatsby || Lavish Impetuously ||
 * Prejudice (In describing Gatsby’s smile)