Wednesday, August 29, 2007
My favorite discussion so far...
My favorite discussion that we have had was one of the first ones in which we talked about the Great Gatsby. Our discussions in class about this have really helped me understand the book. Before coming to class, I really didn't like the book. But after the discussion I'm starting to understand it more, and started actually liking it. In class we have talked about a lot of things that I didn't even notice when I read it over the summer. I didn't realize how complex Gatsby's character is. I did not even think anything of the green light and its significance. The book actually kind of confused me at first. I didn't realize that Gatsby lived where he did because he could see Daisy's house from it. It's actually kind of scary to me that he was that obsessed with her. The book has a lot more to it than I ever expected, and I'm starting to understand why it's so famous.
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I agree completely with you Kendal. This is a very famous book because it's so very important and has reaklly deep themes but it's also a great read. Especially during the summer! It can be light if you make it light and it can be heavy if you want to make it heavy. I didn'd understand either at first why the book was so important and what all the different themes were but after the class discussion, like you, I really understand the book more and I have a better grasp on the importance of it. I also think Gatsby is a little creeper too! ; )
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