Thursday, February 25, 2010

Gatsby's Wish

Nick tells readers that Gatsby "wanted nothing less of Daisy than that she should go to Tom and say 'I never loved you.' After she had obliterated (erased) three years with that sentence they could decide upon the more practical measures to be taken. One of them was that, after she was free, they were to go back to Louisville and be married from her house -- just as if it were five years ago." (Chapter 6, p. 116)

Assume that Nick is correct. Consider the quote carefully. Show your understanding that Gatsby grows in this chapter by responding to each of the following points in 2 well-developed and carefully expressed paragraphs. Include details that specifically relate to the 2 points listed below:

Paragraph 1)
Use an adjective to describe Gatsby based on this quote and previous evidence in the novel. Defend your choice by including details from the novel.

Paragraph 2)
Explain: Gatsby probably will (won't) succeed in fulfilling his dream(best responses will include specific details about other characters & previous events in the novel).