March 11

warm up:

--Re-read “Harlem” by Langston Hughes on p. 880

--Discover at least 2 other Literary Techniques that Hughes has used to convey Theme and Author’s Purpose

--Write down a short phrase from the poem for text support for each Literary Technique you have discovered


Class Activities:

--finish reading chapter 2
--use link from March 10 post if necessary
--complete tasks below to be handed in to Mr. Schappert

Gatsby                                                Name __________________________________________

Chapter 1

 

1.      Notice how many times Fitzgerald uses the words hope, or dream.  Why does he do this?

 

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2.      Nick starts the novel by relaying advice his father gave him:

 

“Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.”

 

            List Nick’s advantages in life. And, is he judgmental in your opinion?  Explain.

 

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3.      What is the day, and year, during the first scene at Tom and Daisy Buchanaan’s house?  (hint:  p. 3 year / p. 11 day)

 

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4.      What can you infer about our narrator, Nick?  What kind of narrator do you think he will be?

 

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5.      What does Tom’s behavior reveal about his character?

 

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6.      Explain why Daisy says that she hopes her daughter grows up to be “a fool—that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool”?

 

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7.      How does Nick feel as he leaves the Buchanaan’s that night? 

What has created these feelings?

 

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