Notes for 8th Grade Social Studies: Introduction to The Great Gatsby, Exams of Music

Download Notes for 8th Grade Social Studies: Introduction to The Great Gatsby and more Exams Music in PDF only on Docsity! Aim 55 ­ The Great Gatsby Chapter 6.notebook 1 March 20, 2019 TOPIC: Introduction to 8th Grade Social Studies TOPIC: Introduction to The Great Gatsby Aim #55: How can we use close reading skills to improve comprehension of The Great Gatsby? Do Now: Complete vocabulary handout Homework Chapter 6 study guide questions - Due Tuesday 3/19 Vocabulary List 2 - Due Wednesday 3/20 Aim 55 - The Great Gatsby Chapter 6.notebook March 20, 2019 Name Date English 11 Support Mr. Clark The Great Gatsby Vocabulary Use the following vocabulary words to complete each sentence: (each word is used only once) infinitesimal — extremely small in size jaunty — upbeat and bright corpulent — fat and stout elicit — to pull out, evoke convivial — friendly, lively, enjoyable vicariously - to live through, experienced through another person 1) After overeating for several months, the skinny girl becpme somewhat or pl \e wh 2) The comedian hoped that his jokes woulK— ACI m the audience. Eines 3) There are some careers where you can’t afford to make even the most WN "\ CSI A . 4) The man patted dd left the bank in a unt manner. ‘i : 5) Ilived VV Cavid had been crownpd the winner of the beauty pageant, a goal 6) Car was COW Ni Qe host wh lays a yon fal at ome Aim 55 - The Great Gatsby Chapter 6.notebook March 20, 2019 Name Date English C D Q SINS Mr. Clark Greal Gulsby Charucler Map HE GREAT GATSBY Chari ee 3 mPs.¢ ow vicl, dane Aim 55 ­ The Great Gatsby Chapter 6.notebook 6 March 20, 2019 TOPIC: Introduction to 8th Grade Social Studies Chapter 1 Discussion Questions 1) Why does Nick Carraway come to the East? Nick comes to the East to get into the bond business. "-so I decided to go East and learn the bond business. Everybody I knew was in the bond business, so I supposed it could support one more single man" (3). 2) Why do Daisy and Tom invite Nick to dinner? Daisy and Tom invite Nick to dinner because he is newly home from the war and is first cousins with Daisy. Nick is also single, and is invited to meet their friend Jordan who is also single. While at dinner Tom brags about the property he owns and describes the differences between East and West Egg. "I drove over there to have dinner with the Tom Buchanans. Daisy was my second cousin once removed, and I'd known Tom in college. And just after the war I spent two days with them in Chicago" (5). 3) Pay attention to time. What is the day and the year during the first scene at Daisy's house? It is somewhere between June 6 - 8, 1922. Daisy notes that in two weeks it will be the longest day of the year. "In two weeks it'll be the longest day in the year." She looked at us radiantly. " Do you always watch for the longest day of the year and then miss it? I always watch for the longest day in the year and then miss it" (11) 4) What facts do we learn about Nick Carraway in the introductory section of the novel? What inferences can we make about him? What kind of narrator do you think he will be? We learn that Nick is from the midwest and comes from money. He attended Yale and is very bright. Nick is reserved and the changing times of the "roaring Twenties" are very new to him. Nick seems like an honest man who will be a reliable narrator. 5) What image does the author use to describe Jordan Baker? What does it mean? Fitzgerald has Nick see Jordan Baker as balancing something on the tip of her chin. "She was extended full length at the end of the divan, completely motionless, and with her chin raised a little, as if she were balancing something on it which was likely to fall" (8). This "upturned chin" symbolizes the disdain of upper classes for anyone but themselves. 6) How does Daisy respond to the phone calls from Tom's "woman in New York"? After the phone rings Tom is called away by the butler. At first, Daisy ignores it but her curiousity gets the better of her and she eventually goes back into the house. She returns with Tom but appears "rattled" playing it off by remaining in high spirits. Eventually, Daisy discloses to Nick, "well, i've had a very bad time, Nick, and i'm pretty cynical about everything" (16). It is clear that Daisy is aware of her husbands indiscretions but chooses to do nothing about it. 7) What does Tom's behavior reveal about his character? Tom's behavior reveals that he is a racist, abusive, and arrogant person; he thinks that he can take advantage of and bully others because of his wealth and intimidating size. well, it's a fine book, and everybody ought to read it. The idea is if we don't look out the white race will be - will be utterly submerged. It's all scientific stuff; it's all been proved" (12 - 13). 8) Describe the homes of Nick, Gatsby and the Buchanans. Include quotes for each! How does the home reflect the personality of its owner? Nick's home is referred to as a "weathered, cardboard bungalow." It falls short in comparison to the mansion next to him. This is representative of Nick because like his house, he is an average guy who is not very exciting. "He found a house, a weather-beaten cardboard bungalow at eighty a month" (3) The Buchanan's home is over the top and appears expensive. It appears superficial like the Buchanan's relationship. "Their house was even more elaborate than I expected, a cheerful red-and-white Georgian Colonial mansion, overlooking the bay" (6). Gatsby's mansion is a reflection of his larger than life personality. It reflects his social position in the upper class. However, although Gatsby come from new money, their are traits to suggest he wants to appear from old money. "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" (5). 9) When Nick leaves the Buchanan's home, he is "confused and a little disgusted." Why? From the moment Nick enters the house up until he leaves, Nick seems out of place and a bit aloof. The conversations that take place are about people he does not know, Jordan acts like he does not exist, and the atmosphere creates a surreal experience for him. We can infer that Nick brings his Midwestern values into the story and the manner in which these easterner act bothers him." Their interest rather touched me and made them less remotely rich - nevertheless, I was confused and a little disgusted as I drove away" (20). Aim 55 ­ The Great Gatsby Chapter 6.notebook 7 March 20, 2019 TOPIC: Introduction to 8th Grade Social Studies Chapter 2 Discussion Questions 1) Describe the "valley of ashes." What does it look like and what does it represent? Be sure to include quotes. The "valley of ashes" is Fitzgerald's way of describing the poor section of the city (Queens). There is a stark contrast between the East and West Egg compared to the valley of ashes. "About half way between West Egg and new York the motor road hastily joins the railroad and runs beside it for a quarter of a mile, so as to shrink away from a certain desolate area of land. This is the valley of ashes - a fantastic farm where ashes grow like wheat into ridges and hills and grotesque gardens" (23). 2) What is symbolic about "the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg? The eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg are a pair of old, fading, spectacled eyes painted on an old advertising billboard over the valley of ashes. Since the eyes, "see everything" they could be compared to the eyes of God, staring down judging American society. "But above the gray land and the spasms of bleak dust which drift endlessly over it, you perceive, after a moment, the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleberg...They look out of no face, but, instead from a pair of enormous yellow spectacles which pass over a non-existent nose" (23). 3) According to Catherine, why hasn't Tom left Daisy to marry Myrtle Wilson? Catherine claims that even though Tom and Myrtle can't stand the person they are married to, it is Daisy who is preventing this from happening because she is Catholic and doesn't believe in divorce. "It's really his wife that's keeping them apart. She's a Catholic, and they don't believe in divorce" (33). However, Nick knows that Daisy is not Catholic implying that Tom is not interested in leaving his wife. 4) Summarize Myrtle's talk of her unhappy marriage. What does she seem to be trying to justify? What does Myrtle's speech and behavior reveal about her character? Myrtle is trying to justify the fact that she is married to George Wilson. Initially, she married George because she thought that he came from money. However, after the wedding it became apparent that he did not. She reveals that she is very materialistic. "I married him because I thought he was a gentleman," she said finally. "I thought he knew something about breeding, but he wasn't fit to lick my shoe" (34). 5) Describe the violent act Tom committed against Myrtle. What does this reveal about him? After repeating the name, "Daisy" over and over again Tom becomes enraged and hits Myrtle across the face breaking her nose. This reveals that not only does Tom have a short temper but some serious anger issues. "making a short deft movement, Tom Buchanan broke her nose with his open hand" (37). 6) Does Nick enjoy the afternoon at the apartment in New York? Why or why not? Although Nick never directly says if he enjoyed the afternoon at the apartment in New York, based on his description of the people and the events that transpired we can infer that he did not. Although Nick was raised to be tolerant of other people, he seemed relieved to finally get away. "I wanted to get out and walk eastward toward the Park through the soft twilight, but each time I tried to go I became entangled in some wild, strident argument which pulled me back, as if with ropes, into my chair" (35). 7) Why does Nick, observing the events in the apartment, identify with "the casual watcher in the darkening street"? Nick identify's with the "casual watcher in the street" because he acts as an objective narrator. He sees what is happening in the story and reports to us what he saw. "Yet high over the city our line of yellow windows must have contributed their share of human secrecy to the casual watcher in the darkening streets, and I was him too, looking up and wondering" (35). Although Nick is physically at the party, he has little to no real interaction with the other guests and feels somewhat out of place. Aim 55 ­ The Great Gatsby Chapter 6.notebook 10 March 20, 2019 TOPIC: Introduction to 8th Grade Social Studies The Great Gatsby Characters Nick Carraway The story's narrator. Nick rents the small house next to Gatsby's mansion in West Egg and, over the course of events, helps Gatsby reunite with Daisy (who happens to be Nick's cousin). Nick's Midwestern sensibility finds the East an unsettling place, and he becomes disillusioned with how wealthy socialites like the Buchanans lead their lives. Jay Gatsby The protagonist who gives his name to the story. Gatsby is a newly wealthy Midwesterner-turned-Easterner who orders his life around one desire: to be reunited with Daisy Buchanan, the love he lost five years earlier. His quest for the American dream leads him from poverty to wealth, into the arms of his beloved and, eventually, to death. Daisy Buchanan Beautiful and mesmerizing, Daisy is the apex of sociability. Her privileged upbringing in Louisville has conditioned her to a particular lifestyle, which Tom, her husband, is able to provide her. She is the object of Gatsby's desire, for good or ill, and represents women of an elite social class. Tom Buchanan Daisy's hulking brute of a husband. Tom comes from an old, wealthy Chicago family and takes pride in his rough ways. He commands attention through his boisterous and outspoken (even racist) behavior. He leads a life of luxury in East Egg, playing polo, riding horses, and driving fast cars. He is proud of his affairs and has had many since his marriage. Myrtle Wilson is merely the woman of the moment for Tom. Jordan Baker Professional golfer of questionable integrity. Friend of Daisy's who, like Daisy, represents women of a particular class. Jordan is the young, single woman of wealth, admired by men wherever she goes. She dates Nick casually, but seems offended when he is the first man not to fall for her charms. Although she is savvy, she comes off as somewhat shallow in her approach to life. George Wilson Myrtle's unassuming husband. He runs a garage and gas station in the valley of ashes and seems trapped by his position in life. Eventually, he finds out about his wife's double life and his response to it helps drive her to her death. Myrtle Wilson Married lover of Tom Buchanan. Myrtle serves as a representative of the lower class. Through her affair with Tom she gains entrée into the world of the elite, and the change in her personality is remarkable. She conducts a secret life with Tom, wherein she exhibits all the power and dominance she finds lacking in her everyday life. She eventually suffers a tragic end at the hands of her lover's wife. Meyer Wolfshiem Gatsby's business associate and link to organized crime. A professional gambler, Wolfshiem is attributed with fixing the 1919 World Series. Wolfshiem helped build Gatsby's fortune, although the wealth came through questionable means. Owl Eyes - The eccentric, bespectacled drunk whom Nick meets at the first party he attends at Gatsby‛s mansion. Nick finds Owl Eyes looking through Gatsby‛s library, astonished that the books are real. Ewing Klipspringer Convivially known as Gatsby's "boarder." Klipspringer is a quintessential leech, a representative of the people who frequented Gatsby's partys. Aim 55 ­ The Great Gatsby Chapter 6.notebook 11 March 20, 2019 TOPIC: Introduction to 8th Grade Social Studies The Great Gatsby Characters Aim 55 ­ The Great Gatsby Chapter 6.notebook 12 March 20, 2019 TOPIC: Introduction to 8th Grade Social Studies Chapter 3 Discussion Questions 1) Describe Gatsby's "little party". Give specific details about the party itself, about the guests that attend, about their conversation, and about their behavior. Be sure to cite pages. Gatsby's "little party" have become legendary in New York for their affluence and debauchery. They consist of a lavish affair complete with fancy cars, live music, sumptuous food and unlimited liquor. Although catered by butlers, the affair is hardly considered "proper". Many of the guests are drunk, crude, and boisterous. "There was music from my neighbor's house through the summer nights. In his blue gardens men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne and the stars" (39). 2) Describe Gatsby the first time Nick sees him. Give specific quotes and be sure to cite pages. The first time Nick sees Gatsby and realizes that it is him, they are speaking to one another discussing their roles during the war. Gatsby claims to recognize Nick's face and eventually Nick admits that he doesn't even realize who he is speaking to until Gatsby introduces himself. Nick describes him as, "smiling understandably - much more than understandingly. It was one of those rare smiles with a quality of reassurance in it, that you come across four or five times in your life" (48). 3) Why does Gatsby throw huge, expensive parties for people he does not know? Gatsby throws big expensive parties to fill a void in his past, show off his power, and to impress the woman he loves. When Gatsby eventually made his fortune, he surrounded himself with wealth and luxury, hoping to impress Daisy. He continues to hope that one day, Daisy will return, become enamored with his wealth, and fall back in love with him. "...my eyes fell on Gatsby, standing alone on the marble steps and looking from one group to another with approving eyes. His tanned skin was drawn attractively tight on his face and his short hair looked as though it was trimmed every day" (50). 4) What rumors are circulating about Gatsby? Give specific quotes and be sure to cite page numbers. There are several rumors circulating about Gatsby, most notably, how he made his fortune. Because the story takes place during the 1920's many people assume it was through bootlegging as it was common during this time. There are many other speculations about where Gatsby came from, where he went to school and so on. "Somebody told me they thought he killed a man once" (44) I heard from a man who knew all about him, grew up with him in Germany" (44). 5) What does Nick think of Gatsby after meeting him? Nick was very impressed after meeting Gatsby. He was surprised that such a young man could have enormous wealth. He was expecting an older gentleman who would be outgoing and pompous, which Gatsby was not. He admires Gatsby for not drinking at his own party and sets him above most people in the world. "He smiled understandingly - much more than understandingly. It was one of those rare smiles with a quality of reassurance in it, that you may come across four or five times in life" (48). 6) What does the owl-eyed man find so unusual within Gatsby's library? The owl-eyed man finds it unusual that all of the books within Gatsby's library are real. This ties into the theme of appearance vs. reality. It was customary during this time to have "faux cardboard" books to give the appearance that a person was well-read. Gatsby wants to give the appearance that he is an educated man. "Absolutely real - have pages and everything. I thought they'd be a nice durable cardboard. matter of fact, they're absolutely real. Pages and - here! Lemme show you" (45). 7) What does the reaction of the drivers of the wrecked automobile suggest about the values of Gatsby's guests? The reaction of the drivers of the wrecked automobile suggest that Gatsby's guests have little/no values. The party guests were described as "moths" flocking around Gatsby's lights. This is evident as the party extends outside the mansion. Owl eyes claims that he has been drunk for a week and doesn't know how to drive. This superficial attitude describes Gatsby's guests as "fake" who are superficial with little to no morals. "Don't ask me," said Owl Eyes, washing his hands of the whole matter. "I know very little about driving - next to nothing. It happened, and that's all I know" (54). 8) Jordan leaves "a borrowed car out in the rain with the top down" and was involved in a golf tournament "scandal." What do these details reveal about her? These details reveal that Jordan is a very self absorbed person who only cares about herself. She is a very dishonest person. "When we were on a house-party together up in Warwick, she left a borrowed car out in the rain with the top down and lied about it -" (57). 9) Notice the last paragraph in Chapter 3. What does Nick see as his "cardinal virtue?" Is it true? Is he being overly proud here? Discuss. Nick sees his cardinal virtue as honesty. This is important because he keeps reminding the reader that he is honest, nonjudgmental and objective. However, as a narrator he is unreliable, and is judgemental and subjective. "Every one suspects himself of at least one of the cardinal virtues, and this is mine: I am one of the few honest people that I have ever known" (59).