Friday, November 12, 2010

Theme vs. Theme

What is the overarching theme in "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock"?  How exactly do we know this?  (word choice, repetition, etc...)  How does this compare to the overarching theme thus far in The Great Gatsby, and what is the overarching theme in The Great Gatsby

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Favorite quote in chapters 1-3-- November 10

Post your favorite quote from Chapters 1-3.  Explain why it's your favorite.  (6-10 sentences).

Daisy and Gatsby


Nick Carraway- November 9

Please respond to the following questions.  Make sure you include your name in your blog post so that you can get credit for your response.

Do you think Nick is innocent or worldly, moral or naive?  Does Nick seem comfortable in the various situations he enters in Chapter 2?  Why/why  not?  Add at least one quote to back up your statement. (5-7 sentences)

Why do you think Tom doesn't divorce Daisy for Myrtle?  (2-3 sentences)

Have you  noticed anything about the dust that seems to settle everywhere?  (Extra credit)