The Great Gatsby: Symbolism in Chapters 1-4

1. What is the most interesting idea, concept or character in the first four chapters of the novel? Write about whatever is sparking your interest. Write a full paragraph in which you identify the idea, concept, or character and describe why it appeals to you.
2. Identify how this idea, concept or character is connected with symbolism in the novel. You will be required to analyze symbolism in chapter 5 as part of your final exam. Practice doing so here! Write a full paragraph.

Symbols discussed in class include:
colors
light
eyes or glasses
ashes

Due Tuesday, February 1.

The Great Gatsby: Characters in Chapter 1

Most of the major characters in the novel are introduced in the first chapter of The Great Gatsby. React to each of the following characters: Nick Carraway (the narrator), Daisy Buchanon, Tom Buchanon, and Jordan Baker. Many details are given about the narrator's background and personality, but the other characters are mainly developed through physical descriptions.

Include in your post:

• Write about each of the aforementioned characters: Nick, Daisy, Tom and Jordan. 
• What can you tell about each of the characters based on the details given in chapter 1? 
• Use a quote for each character as support for your statements.

Also:

• What are your first impressions of the novel? 
• What do you think of the writing style?
• Which colors/symbols from the "symbolism preview" activity have been mentioned so far and which characters are they mentioned in reference to?

Due Tuesday, 1/18.

Anticipating The Great Gatsby

While researching the time period and author of The Great Gatsby you're sure to be thinking about what the next few weeks reading the novel will be like. What type of novel do you anticipate The Great Gatsby to be based on your research. Make some educated guesses and predictions in a full paragraph.

Also, write another paragraph on the most interesting information from your research. What do you particularly want to talk about in our research based question and answer discussion?

Due Sunday, January 10.