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What is the effect of Gatsby reaching through the dark setting toward the light? It creates conflict. It creates mystery and interest. It emphasizes ideas and themes. It resolves conflict.
It creates mystery and interest.
Read the excerpt from The Great Gatsby. It was a matter of chance that I should have rented a house in one of the strangest communities in North America. It was on that slender riotous island which extends itself due east of New York—and where there are, among other natural curiosities, two unusual formations of land. Based on the author's description of Long Island, the reader can infer that this novel will relate events about unconventional individuals. relate events that occur directly within the city of New York. relate events that are supernatural and terrifying in nature. relate events having to do with highly privileged individuals.
relate events about unconventional individuals.
Read the excerpt from The Great Gatsby. It was a matter of chance that I should have rented a house in one of the strangest communities in North America. It was on that slender riotous island which extends itself due east of New York—and where there are, among other natural curiosities, two unusual formations of land. Which words from the passage are most indicative of the types of people the narrator will encounter in the novel? "house" and "communities" "strangest" and "unusual" "matter" and "chance" "natural" and "formations"
"strangest" and "unusual"
Read the excerpt from Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. The windows were ajar and gleaming white against the fresh grass outside that seemed to grow a little way into the house. A breeze blew through the room, blew curtains in at one end and out the other like pale flags, twisting them up toward the frosted wedding-cake of the ceiling, and then rippled over the wine-colored rug, making a shadow on it as wind does on the sea. Based on this excerpt, what inference can be made about the Buchanan's? They are people of exquisite taste and refinement, who have spent a fortune on the decorations of their home. The image of luxury and elegance that they project is unstable like the wind blowing through the room. The Buchanan's have fallen on desperate times and are trying to mask their financial collapse from friends. Like the open windows of their house, the Buchanan's openly embrace new people and new ideas.
. The image of luxury and elegance that they project is unstable like the wind blowing through the room.
Read this student model describing the plot of chapter one of The Great Gatsby. Nick Carraway, a war veteran from a rich Midwestern family, moves to New York to work in the bond business. There, he becomes reacquainted with his cousin Daisy and her wealthy husband, Tom. Their marriage is damaged by Tom's affair. Nick is aware of a not-so-subtle difference between West Egg, where he lives, and East Egg, where Daisy and Tom live. The difference, which seems to be related to the cultural and social scene of the 1920s, foreshadows a conflict between the types of people who live on each "egg." Compare your plot description with that of the model. Which of the following do both your response and the model include? Check any of the boxes that apply. Elements of exposition The role of characters in developing the plot The role of setting in developing the plot An analysis of relationships between events Summarizing rather than retelling
Elements of exposition The role of characters in developing the plot The role of setting in developing the plot An analysis of relationships between events Summarizing rather than retelling
Why was Yip Harburg relieved when the stock market crashed? The crash allowed him to write sentimental songs about hard times. Harburg was wealthy, so he did not need to pretend that he wanted to work. Harburg felt grateful that the crash forced him to use and develop his creativity. The crash plunged him into a world that was entirely unfamiliar and exciting.
Harburg felt grateful that the crash forced him to use and develop his creativity.
When there was earth to plow, or guns to bear I was always there—right on the job. They used to tell me I was building a dream With peace and glory ahead— Why should I be standing in line Just waiting for bread? Read the excerpt from "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" What central idea of the song is reflected in these lines? Hard times can affect anyone, even people who have worked hard and served their country. The best way to avoid hardship is to understand the causes of the Great Depression. Because of the Industrial Revolution, farming is no longer a reliable way to earn a living. Those who do not work hard enough will not be able to support themselves.
Hard times can affect anyone, even people who have worked hard and served their country.
Read the excerpt from Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. My house was at the very tip of the egg, only fifty yards from the Sound, and squeezed between two huge places that rented for twelve or fifteen thousand a season. The one on my right was a colossal affair by any standard—it was a factual imitation of some Hotel de Ville in Normandy, with a tower on one side, spanking new under a thin beard of raw ivy, and a marble swimming pool, and more than forty acres of lawn and garden. It was Gatsby's mansion. How does Fitzgerald use setting in the exposition of this passage? He underscores the cultural differences between West Egg and East Egg. He introduces the reader to the themes of jealousy and undying love. He suggests that Gatsby is sophisticated and very wealthy. He creates atmosphere and establishes geographic context.
He creates atmosphere and establishes geographic context.
Read the excerpt from Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. The one on my right was a colossal affair by any standard—it was a factual imitation of some Hotel de Ville in Normandy, with a tower on one side, spanking new under a thin beard of raw ivy, and a marble swimming pool, and more than forty acres of lawn and garden .What does this description about Gatsby's house reveal about his character? He loves his house and has put a lot of time and money into its construction. He is a man of impeccable taste who aspires to have the finest house in West Egg. He comes from inherited money, and his house is a clear reflection of this. He is newly wealthy individual who aspires to project a false image of himself.
He is newly wealthy individual who aspires to project a false image of himself.
Which primary sources would you put in a time capsule to help people of the future understand the early twenty-first century? Newspaper reports of wars in the Middle East and other significant events Interviews with world government leaders, such as President Obama Interviews with ordinary people speaking about their experiences or opinions Popular songs or clips from reality TV shows Original contemporary art Photos of clothes and fashion Your personal journal
Interviews with world government leaders, such as President Obama Interviews with ordinary people speaking about their experiences or opinions Popular songs or clips from reality TV shows Original contemporary art Photos of clothes and fashion Your personal journal
Why did the stock market crash make people lose confidence in business? Make an inference based on the readings and your knowledge of history. It made people realize that businesses could fail. It led people to believe that business owners were cruel. It forced businesses to stop giving handouts. It allowed people to succeed in other industries.
It made people realize that businesses could fail.
Which statement best explains why Harburg believed that "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" was a legitimate question rather than the plea of a chronic beggar? Some people had more money than others, but it was unreasonable to ask them to share with the poor. People had made an investment in the country through their actions and expected to be suitably rewarded. Food was inexpensive during the Depression because of the Dust Bowl, so a dime could buy a full meal. During the Depression, everyone in a breadline needed a dime to pay for a
People had made an investment in the country through their actions and expected to be suitably rewarded.
Say, don't you remember, they called me Al— It was Al all the time. Why don't you remember, I'm your pal— Buddy, can you spare a dime? Read the last lines of "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" What do these lines suggest about the social consequences of the Great Depression? People found comfort in their memories of happier times. Even those who were employed could not afford to help others. People who were unemployed were sometimes forgotten by friends and neighbors. People who were unemployed often asked their friends to help them find jobs
People who were unemployed were sometimes forgotten by friends and neighbors.
But we heard it," insisted Daisy .... "We heard it from three people, so it must be true." Of course I knew what they were referring to, but I wasn't even vaguely engaged. The fact that gossip had published the banns was one of the reasons I had come East. You can't stop going with an old friend on account of rumors, and on the other hand I had no intention of being rumored into marriage. Their interest rather touched me ... nevertheless, I was confused and a little disgusted as I drove away. —The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald In this passage, Nick tells Daisy and Tom that he is not engaged. Based on this passage, which conflict is most likely to develop? The East vs. the Middle West Tom and Daisy vs. Nick Rumors vs. reality East Egg vs. West Egg
Rumors vs. reality
What inferences can be made about the differences between the "old money" of East Egg and the "new money" of West Egg based on the two settings? Even though there is a "sinister contrast" between East Egg and West Egg, everyone gets along. The contemporary, fashionable residences of the West Egg reflect their owners' acceptance into all levels of society. The wealthy and fashionable East Egg residents hide their unattractive qualities underneath light, dreamy appearances. West Egg people are more sophisticated than East Egg people because those from West Egg earned their money more recently.
The wealthy and fashionable East Egg residents hide their unattractive qualities underneath light, dreamy appearances.
What are some differences between the homes on East Egg (a richer area) and those on West Egg? Check all of the boxes that apply. 1 West Egg homes imitate old styles, while East Egg homes were made when those styles were first designed. 2 East Egg homes are more flimsily constructed, while those on West Egg are more durable because they were built with higher-quality materials. 3 The narrator describes his first impressions of East Egg with light, dreamy imagery and those of West Egg with dark, shadowy imagery. The narrator says that the homes on West Egg are more contemporary and fashionable than the homes on East Egg. 4 The homes on East Egg have smaller lawns and gardens than the homes on West
West Egg homes imitate old styles, while East Egg homes were made when those styles were first designed. The narrator describes his first impressions of East Egg with light, dreamy imagery and those of West Egg with dark, shadowy imagery.
Three or four million heads of families don't turn into tramps and cheats overnight, nor do they lose the habits and standards of a lifetime.... They don't drink any more than the rest of us, they don't lie any more, they're no lazier than the rest of us.... An eighth or a tenth of the earning population does not change its character which has been generations in the molding, or, if such a change actually occurs, we can scarcely charge it up to personal sin. —federal relief administrator Harry Hopkins Which questions would help a reader understand the quotation? Check all of the boxes next to answers that are correct. Why did Harry Hopkins say what he did? Which president appointed Harry Hopkins? Whom was Harry Hopkins writing about? What was Hopkins's background? What was the world population at the time? When did Hopkins say this?
Why did Harry Hopkins say what he did? Whom was Harry Hopkins writing about? What was Hopkins's background? When did Hopkins say this?
Three or four million heads of families don't turn into tramps and cheats overnight, nor do they lose the habits and standards of a lifetime.... They don't drink any more than the rest of us, they don't lie any more, they're no lazier than the rest of us.... An eighth or a tenth of the earning population does not change its character which has been generations in the molding, or, if such a change actually occurs, we can scarcely charge it up to personal sin. —federal relief administrator Harry Hopkins,1933 Hopkins is referring to people who do not have jobs because they do not want to work do not think they need to work cannot find jobsstay home with their children. Based on the historical context, what point is Hopkins making about unemployment? Unemployment is due to larger societal failings, not personal failings. Depressions drive people to engage in poor behaviors rather than search for jobs. Unemployment is directly related to changes in moral standards.
cant fined jobs Unemployment is due to larger societal failings, not personal failings.
Read the excerpt from The Great Gatsby. The telephone rang inside, startlingly, and as Daisy shook her head decisively at Tom the subject of the stables, in fact all subjects, vanished into air. Among the broken fragments of the last five minutes at table I remember the candles being lit again, pointlessly, and I was conscious of wanting to look squarely at every one, and yet to avoid all eyes. I couldn't guess what Daisy and Tom were thinking, but I doubt if even Miss Baker, who seemed to have mastered a certain hardy skepticism, was able utterly to put this fifth guest's shrill metallic urgency out of mind. To a certain temperament the situation might have seemed intriguing—my own instinct was to telephone immediately for the police .The phone calls that Tom receives during the dinner are an indicator that he is trying to prevent his marriage from failing. he and Daisy are not a happily married couple. he would rather be in the city than on the island. he has important business deals in the works.
he and Daisy are not a happily married couple.
Read the excerpt from The Great Gatsby. "But we heard it," insisted Daisy, surprising me by opening up again in a flower-like way. "We heard it from three people, so it must be true. "Of course I knew what they were referring to, but I wasn't even vaguely engaged. The fact that gossip had published the banns was one of the reasons I had come East. You can't stop going with an old friend on account of rumors, and on the other hand I had no intention of being rumored into marriage. Daisy's insistence that the rumor of Nick's engagement is true despite his denial suggests a conflict between East Egg and West Egg. the upper class and the middle class. Jay Gatsby and Tom Buchanan. rumor and reality.
rumor and reality.
Read the excerpt from Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. But I didn't call to him, for he gave a sudden intimation that he was content to be alone—he stretched out his arms toward the dark water in a curious way, and, far as I was from him, I could have sworn he was trembling. Involuntarily I glanced seaward—and distinguished nothing except a single green light, minute and far away, that might have been the end of a dock. When I looked once more for Gatsby he had vanished, and I was alone again in the unquiet darkness. Gatsby's reaching from the darkness toward the light, creates fear and loathing. sadness and loss. sympathy and insight. mystery and interest.
sadness and loss.
Read the excerpt from The Great Gatsby. I lived at West Egg, the—well, the less fashionable of the two, though this is a most superficial tag to express the bizarre and not a little sinister contrast between them. The phrase, "I lived at West Egg, the—well, the less fashionable of the two" reveals the narrator's upper-middle-class, socioeconomic standing. the narrator's awareness of social judgments and their central role in the novel. the narrator's deep desire to fit in and be friends with the fashionable crowd. the narrator's insecurities as he befriends a new group of individuals.
the narrator's insecurities as he befriends a new group of individuals.
