Gatsby post 7- norberto

I like this chapter because it is quite funny. Gatsby doesn't look as the "perfect man" anymore, and becomes clumsy many times. He drops Nick's clock and makes normal situations look awkward. He begins to look shy, young, intersted, and thoughtful as his conversation with Daisy develops. Gatsby knew what Daisy's interests were when he invited her to his house, where she was overwhelmed and let drop tears of joy. And when Gatsby made decent job offers and favors to Nick, his nervousness and anxiety to meet Daisy was noticeable. I think Nick and Gatsby will become very close friends because both of them are nice and considerate of others.

Gatsby post 6- norberto

Chapter four is all about Gatsby's past and his intentions for the future. In each chapter we learn more about him and finally get sight of a flaw. His love for Daisy is profound because he hasn't hesitated on stop searching for her, therefore it can be considered as though he is a stalker. He became her neighbor but doesn't have the guts to go and talk to her. He needs other peoples help to win her attention and lure her to his flashy house. Even though he talks about his past and what great things he has done, I feel as though he isn't being completely honest. He has the proof and for many his story can be convincing. But I believe there is more behind the story he told, and it will be very intersting to know when he has to admit the truth.

Gatsby post 5- norberto

Chapter three is a big contrast to chapter two. Parties in East and West Egg are much more luxurious and expensive. People get drunk to the boot and party until they can't anymore. As the event goes by we learn about the mysterious Gatsby, whom served in the army with Nick. I noticed that Gatsby is a giver and not someone who receives. From the conversation between Nick and Gatsby it is hard to find anything bad about him, he seems like a "perfect man". He doesn't drink and there is a mysterious aura around him. On the other hand, I think that Jordan and Nick will someday begin a relationship of their own as they "complete each other". I think Jordan is all the danger and vitality that Nick needs. And Nick is the responsibility, honor, and respect that Jordan needs.

Gatsby post 4- norberto

With these two chapters we can see how reserved Nick really is. He was taken to meet Tom's lover and he didn't feel remorse for not telling Daisy about Myrtle. The entire chapter was very strange because we go to a new place and meet a different group of people. Most of them are very peculiar and Nick knows that. But he doesn't argue about it and finds the party to be arousing. The party was disgusting in a way because everyone was drinking alot of alcohol and people were becoming louder and careless of what they would say. Even though Nick had failed atempts to leave, he was surprised by the way Myrtle was acting. She was immature and childish for mocking Daisy, I think she didn't deserve a broken nose but she surely had to stop insulting people she did not know.

Gatsby post 3- norberto

Chapter two is a very curious chapter. Nick finds himself in the middle of a situation that involves rotten relationships and very strange people. Like Nick, we are discovering new terrain and we read how filthy and disturbing the valley of ashes is. Noticeably, it is a home to the poor and a contrast to East Egg and West Egg. Tom demonstrates what he feels of his high status by taking away Myrtle from her husband in his own home. We can see how power really marks a boundary between the rich and poor, and how this makes minorities in society.

Gatsby post 2- norberto

In chapter one Tom speaks about a book called The Rise of the Colored Empires. He emphasized his support towards the authors opinion of white men assuring control over several races, otherwise they would loose power by the "lesser races" and this would lead to the white race extermination. With the end of the war, it is clear that racism is an issue because a war is not only about shooting each other, but it's also about discriminating the enemy, insulting them, blaming races or religions, and many other things. Thus, it leads to a strong dislike of foreigners. I think if we continue this, many other wars will grow and may get out of hand because the human race can't be tolerant to it's neighbors and distinct beliefs.

Gatsby post 1- norberto

Unlike many books I have read, The Great Gatsby starts out with the description of a character. It is interesting how Nick describes himself and explains his learning from what his father has taught him and what he has learned from his prestigious school. The explanation of Nick's new home was helpful to understand the situation. New wealth was forged and many were recuperating from the war. I found it intriguing how after the Great War was over, people were emerging from millions of deaths and the overall sufferage of a war. It can be compared to new seeds growing from a destroyed terrain. I believe Nick was very lucky because he came back from the war with helpful relationships and a warm welcome from his old friends.