Sunday, 9 December 2012

The Great Gatsby- chapter 6


The image of Gatsby changes as his real identity is revealed-he was James Gatz . He changed his name, to a English sounding name, to fit in. He was not rich as he worked as a fisherman. He was not an Oxford man at all.
Gatsby invites Daisy and Tom to one of his parties, it is very awkward between Tom and Gatsby, there is tension when Gatsby says' i know your wife'.  Tom is sexist, towards women. Daisy did not like the party, the repetition of 'appalled' . This makes Gatsby nervous and worried again. He denies the truth ' you can't live in the past' 'of course i can'. He holds onto the past as it was safer, and easier then.
We are reminded of the money and power and the young glamorous characters, their status  and how much social power Gatsby has, as everyone goes to the parties, even Tom now.
Flashback of when Daisy and Gatsby were lovers, told through Nick. This reminds us of the romance, that once was there.

1 comment:

  1. Good and concise. You're making many perceptive points.

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