Jay Gatsby mentions the green light numerous times throughout the book. The green light symbol. It symbolizes the physical distance between Gatsby and Daisy. When Gatsby and Daisy look at the green light while they are together, Gatsby realizes that it’s just a green light.
It represents the distance between Gatsby and Daisy. However, Gatsby later realizes that he no longer needs the green light, as Daisy is right beside him.
Fitzgerald uses pathetic fallcy in this chapter to emphasize the thoughts and emotions within the characters by magnifying them in the weather. To classify the use of pathetic fallacy as being either cheesy or effective is kind of a poor question because the two categories are not mutually exclusive.
Pathetic fallacy is used to identify and emphasize a certain point in this chapter, mostly the relationship status between Daisy and Gatsby at that certain point.
The effect of pathetic fallacy is very cheesy because of the fact that is romanticized way too much with the mood of certain characters. This also means its not original.
Gatsby goes through a number of emotional stages including anxiety before Daisy arrives, embarrassment and an awkward feelign when she arrives, and then happiness when the two really get to talking. Yes i think it is time for this as he is an emotional WRECK! Bo-rizzle over and out.
The green light is significant because generally jelousy is represented by the colour green. This shows the jelousy that Gatsby has for Tom. Also, it represents the distance between Daisy and Gatsby. The colour comes up in the book numerous times and is always relating back to the relationship between Gatsby and Daisy.
The green light on the dock in the distance not only represents the distance between Daisy and Gatsby, but in a way signifies the desire Gatsby has for Daisy. Green is often used as the color of wealth and jealousy.
"What is the significance of having Daisy meet Gatsby through Nick, instead of inviting Daisy to a party at Gatsby's?"
I think it's significant because Nick serves as a 'middle man'. Gatsby can refer to Nick for information about Daisy and vice versa. Nick's presence basically makes this whole 'affair' seem justified.
I think Daisy keeps crying in this chapter because she is feeling overwhelmed. Im sure when she went over to Nick's house for tea that she never thought she would be running into Gatsby. Now she sees him with all of this money, trying to impress her and Im sure she is getting a rush of emotions.
Nick tells Gatsby, "You're acting like a little boy" when Gatsby pulls Nick aside to tell him he is embarrassed to be around Daisy. How is this an effective simile? or How does this give an image to the reader of how Gatsby is acting?
During the meeting between Gatsby and Daisy at Nick's house, Gatsby knocks a clock over. Following this event several other mentions of time occur. What was Fitzgerald possibly trying to symbolize by this action and repetition of words relating to time?
"Is Gatsby's love for Daisy "true love" or infatuation?" I believe that he is infatuated with the ideal version of Daisy that he has conjured up in the five years since they have last seen each other. He has had so much time away from her that her qualities may have been exaggerated and he has put her on a pedestal. Daisy may never be able to fully measure up to what Gatsby feels she should. Therefore he is infatuated with his version of Daisy, rather than then the real Daisy.
``Why is the green light in this chapter so significant?``
I think the green light is a symbol for the distance that separates Gatsby and Daisy. The light also represents Gatsby`s undying love and ambition to meet with Daisy again.
"What is the significance of Gatsby showing Daisy all of his shirts and expensive items?"
When Gatsby shows daisy his shirts, he is trying to impress her, because "rich girls don't marry poor boys". He is trying to show that he isn't the same poor boy she used to know. He hopes that when Daisy sees how rich he is, she might come back to him.
"Is Gatsby's love for Daisy "true love" or infatuation?"
I believe it's a mixture of both. I'm pretty sure it's safe to say that Gatsby was truly in love with Daisy five years before. True love does not just go away over a short period of time. We can be sure that he does still love her because it doesn't even seem as though Gatsby is interested in any other girl over the five years. At the same he definitely does become somewhat obsessive over Daisy. Since he can't have her he becomes desperate and has to use his imagination and therefore becomes infatuated with her.
Why do you think Daisy was so overwhelmed from Gatsby showing her all of his glamorous things?
"Is Gatsby's love for Daisy "true love" or infatuation?" I believe that it is only infactuation just because Gatsby only knows Daisy for how he wants to know her and how he did know her. She has changed and so has he.
What emotional stages does Gatsby go through in Chapter 5? Do you think that's the only time Gatsby shows his real self?
Gatsby went through a range of emotions such as nervous and uncertainty then into contentment. I dont believe that Gatsby ever showed his true self, however, I do thihnk that in his vulnerable state he showed more than he usually does.
"Why is Gatsby's room plain and simple compared the other rooms in the house?"
I think it's to show that Gatsby isn't typical "new money". The ret of his house, where people might go, is gaudy because that's what he's pretending to be, that's what people see, but his room/heart is "normal".
What's the significance of the hairbrush? Gatsby wouldn't really need it for himself, right?
Gatsby's home reflects his personality in the fact that it is flashy, and tries to get attention. He wants people to know who he is. It's shows of his incredible wealth. While his own bedroom shows his more close, personal taste when he isn't around people. It's simple and to the point. It isn't "Jay Gatsby", it is "James Gatz".
I do not think that all of Gatsby's home reflects his personality for the reason that he is a simple man. I think that is shown in his bed room. His home is a way to get attention and to have big parties that people enjoy. I believe he also did it to impress Daisy because she is the "flashy" type. Gatsby also wanted Daisy to eventually live in this house and built it in a way to make her happy.
Why is the green light in this chapter so significant?
ReplyDeleteJay Gatsby mentions the green light numerous times throughout the book. The green light symbol. It symbolizes the physical distance between Gatsby and Daisy. When Gatsby and Daisy look at the green light while they are together, Gatsby realizes that it’s just a green light.
ReplyDeleteThe green light can also be seen as jealousy and wealth.
DeleteIt represents the distance between Gatsby and Daisy. However, Gatsby later realizes that he no longer needs the green light, as Daisy is right beside him.
ReplyDeleteAlso, why does Fitzgerald use pathetic fallacy in this chapter? Is the use of pathetic fallacy in this chapter cheesy or effective?
ReplyDeleteFitzgerald uses pathetic fallcy in this chapter to emphasize the thoughts and emotions within the characters by magnifying them in the weather. To classify the use of pathetic fallacy as being either cheesy or effective is kind of a poor question because the two categories are not mutually exclusive.
ReplyDeletePathetic fallacy is used to identify and emphasize a certain point in this chapter, mostly the relationship status between Daisy and Gatsby at that certain point.
ReplyDeleteThe effect of pathetic fallacy is very cheesy because of the fact that is romanticized way too much with the mood of certain characters. This also means its not original.
What emotional stages does Gatsby go through in Chapter 5? Do you think that's the only time Gatsby shows his real self?
ReplyDeleteGatsby goes through a number of emotional stages including anxiety before Daisy arrives, embarrassment and an awkward feelign when she arrives, and then happiness when the two really get to talking. Yes i think it is time for this as he is an emotional WRECK!
ReplyDeleteBo-rizzle over and out.
What is the significance of having Daisy meet Gatsby through Nick, instead of inviting Daisy to a party at Gatsby's?
ReplyDeleteThe green light is significant because generally jelousy is represented by the colour green. This shows the jelousy that Gatsby has for Tom. Also, it represents the distance between Daisy and Gatsby. The colour comes up in the book numerous times and is always relating back to the relationship between Gatsby and Daisy.
ReplyDeleteThe green light on the dock in the distance not only represents the distance between Daisy and Gatsby, but in a way signifies the desire Gatsby has for Daisy. Green is often used as the color of wealth and jealousy.
ReplyDeleteIs Gatsby's love for Daisy "true love" or infatuation?
ReplyDeleteWhat is the significance of Gatsby showing Daisy all of his shirts and expensive items?
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ReplyDelete"What is the significance of having Daisy meet Gatsby through Nick, instead of inviting Daisy to a party at Gatsby's?"
ReplyDeleteI think it's significant because Nick serves as a 'middle man'. Gatsby can refer to Nick for information about Daisy and vice versa. Nick's presence basically makes this whole 'affair' seem justified.
Why do you think Daisy keeps crying in this chapter? From regret? Happiness? Confusion? Etc.
ReplyDeleteI think Daisy keeps crying in this chapter because she is feeling overwhelmed. Im sure when she went over to Nick's house for tea that she never thought she would be running into Gatsby. Now she sees him with all of this money, trying to impress her and Im sure she is getting a rush of emotions.
ReplyDeleteNick tells Gatsby, "You're acting like a little boy" when Gatsby pulls Nick aside to tell him he is embarrassed to be around Daisy. How is this an effective simile? or How does this give an image to the reader of how Gatsby is acting?
ReplyDeleteDuring the meeting between Gatsby and Daisy at Nick's house, Gatsby knocks a clock over. Following this event several other mentions of time occur. What was Fitzgerald possibly trying to symbolize by this action and repetition of words relating to time?
ReplyDelete"Is Gatsby's love for Daisy "true love" or infatuation?"
ReplyDeleteI believe that he is infatuated with the ideal version of Daisy that he has conjured up in the five years since they have last seen each other. He has had so much time away from her that her qualities may have been exaggerated and he has put her on a pedestal. Daisy may never be able to fully measure up to what Gatsby feels she should. Therefore he is infatuated with his version of Daisy, rather than then the real Daisy.
``Why is the green light in this chapter so significant?``
ReplyDeleteI think the green light is a symbol for the distance that separates Gatsby and Daisy.
The light also represents Gatsby`s undying love and ambition to meet with Daisy again.
"What is the significance of Gatsby showing Daisy all of his shirts and expensive items?"
ReplyDeleteWhen Gatsby shows daisy his shirts, he is trying to impress her, because "rich girls don't marry poor boys". He is trying to show that he isn't the same poor boy she used to know. He hopes that when Daisy sees how rich he is, she might come back to him.
Why does Gatsby want to meet with Daisey at Nick's small house rather than his own mansion?
ReplyDelete"Is Gatsby's love for Daisy "true love" or infatuation?"
ReplyDeleteI believe it's a mixture of both. I'm pretty sure it's safe to say that Gatsby was truly in love with Daisy five years before. True love does not just go away over a short period of time. We can be sure that he does still love her because it doesn't even seem as though Gatsby is interested in any other girl over the five years. At the same he definitely does become somewhat obsessive over Daisy. Since he can't have her he becomes desperate and has to use his imagination and therefore becomes infatuated with her.
Why do you think Daisy was so overwhelmed from Gatsby showing her all of his glamorous things?
ReplyDelete"Is Gatsby's love for Daisy "true love" or infatuation?"
I believe that it is only infactuation just because Gatsby only knows Daisy for how he wants to know her and how he did know her. She has changed and so has he.
What emotional stages does Gatsby go through in Chapter 5? Do you think that's the only time Gatsby shows his real self?
ReplyDeleteGatsby went through a range of emotions such as nervous and uncertainty then into contentment. I dont believe that Gatsby ever showed his true self, however, I do thihnk that in his vulnerable state he showed more than he usually does.
Why is Gatsby's room plain and simple compared the other rooms in the house?
ReplyDelete"Why is Gatsby's room plain and simple compared the other rooms in the house?"
ReplyDeleteI think it's to show that Gatsby isn't typical "new money". The ret of his house, where people might go, is gaudy because that's what he's pretending to be, that's what people see, but his room/heart is "normal".
What's the significance of the hairbrush? Gatsby wouldn't really need it for himself, right?
"Why does Gatsby want to meet with Daisey at Nick's small house rather than his own mansion?"
ReplyDeleteGatsby meets daisy at Nick's small house so he can show Daisy how big his mansion is and to show her how much money he has now.
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ReplyDeleteHow does Gatsby's home reflect his personality?
ReplyDeleteGatsby's home reflects his personality in the fact that it is flashy, and tries to get attention. He wants people to know who he is. It's shows of his incredible wealth. While his own bedroom shows his more close, personal taste when he isn't around people. It's simple and to the point. It isn't "Jay Gatsby", it is "James Gatz".
ReplyDeleteI do not think that all of Gatsby's home reflects his personality for the reason that he is a simple man. I think that is shown in his bed room. His home is a way to get attention and to have big parties that people enjoy. I believe he also did it to impress Daisy because she is the "flashy" type. Gatsby also wanted Daisy to eventually live in this house and built it in a way to make her happy.
ReplyDeleteWhy was Nick offended when Gatsby offered to pay him for arranging the meeting with Daisy?
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