Is Gatsby crazy?
I do think that Gatsby is crazy. To me, crazy is defined as doing illogical things that affect your life. He has spent the past 5 years doing everything in order to get a second chance with Daisy. He bought a big house near her and throws giant parties in order to have her somehow show up. All he wants is to be with her, and nothing else in his life matters. He has allowed his love for her to consume everything in his life. To me, this is a problem, and a sign of craziness.
On a separate note, Gatsby owns a yellow-colored car. Daisies are yellow. Therefore, he bought a daisy-colored car.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Friday, April 12, 2013
Gatsby 4/12/13
What impressions do we get of Gatsby before we meet him? How does this compare to our first meeting with him?
Gatsby is seen as a very rich man. His wealth is talked about in the book a good amount before we meet him. There is also a sense of mystery around him. Everyone discusses how he is this great man, but no one mentions any details. He is also known as a man who loves to party. All know about his over-the-top parties. This description of him is echoed once he is introduced in the book. He is a wealthy man, and throws extravagant parties. His mysterious side is also shown, as no one at the party knows anything about him. He seems like a recluse, as he does not hang out with many people at the party. Because he does not interact with many of the guests, he seems to be a mysterious person.
Gatsby is seen as a very rich man. His wealth is talked about in the book a good amount before we meet him. There is also a sense of mystery around him. Everyone discusses how he is this great man, but no one mentions any details. He is also known as a man who loves to party. All know about his over-the-top parties. This description of him is echoed once he is introduced in the book. He is a wealthy man, and throws extravagant parties. His mysterious side is also shown, as no one at the party knows anything about him. He seems like a recluse, as he does not hang out with many people at the party. Because he does not interact with many of the guests, he seems to be a mysterious person.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Mark Twain's Intentions 4/4/13
Informed by what you know about Mark Twain, his culture, and the text itself, what do you think Twain's intentions in writing are?
I think that Mark Twain is trying to display his views on the south as a whole. Originally, I believed that it was only used to critique slavery. However, as the story has progressed, I realized that Huck Finn was used for much more. One big example of this is the speech by Sherburn to the mob at his house. Throughout the entire speech, he critiques all of these people for being cowards. Although Sherburn was born in the south, he also lived up north. During his speech, he berates the mob and critiques everything about them. He looks down upon the people of the south. To me, Sherburn is Mark Twain. He lives a very similar life as they both lived in both areas. Mark Twain put himself in the story as this character, and this character looks down upon the south. Therefore, this entire story is used to show his hatred of the south. He believes they are inferior people to the north.
I think that Mark Twain is trying to display his views on the south as a whole. Originally, I believed that it was only used to critique slavery. However, as the story has progressed, I realized that Huck Finn was used for much more. One big example of this is the speech by Sherburn to the mob at his house. Throughout the entire speech, he critiques all of these people for being cowards. Although Sherburn was born in the south, he also lived up north. During his speech, he berates the mob and critiques everything about them. He looks down upon the people of the south. To me, Sherburn is Mark Twain. He lives a very similar life as they both lived in both areas. Mark Twain put himself in the story as this character, and this character looks down upon the south. Therefore, this entire story is used to show his hatred of the south. He believes they are inferior people to the north.
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