Chapter 9 Symbols

In Chapter 9 you see a real connection between Wilson and  T. J. Eckleburg.  With Wilson grieving about his wife's  death, T. J. Eckleburg to him is God even though other people just see a huge sign.  He is is the only person who realizes the real symbolism behind the sign.  He believes that it is the eyes of god watching everyone in the towns sin and corruption.

Chapter 7 Minor characters

During chapter 7 the minor character Wolsheim only appears once for a brief moment.  Tom points out that Gatsby worked with Wolshiem and he is a bootlegger.  This shows that Gatsby did not earn some of his money legally and that makes Gatsby seem corrupt.

Another minor character that pops up is Michaelis.  He is the the neighbor and drops by to see if everything is ok with Wilson.  Michaelis seems like the neighbor would would be there in a flash if you need anything and is not corrupt like the others in The Great Gatsby

Chapter 5 Symbols

In chapter 5 the main symbol in the chapter seems to be the clock at Nick's house.  Gatsby walks into the clock and almost knocks it over, but catches it before it breaks.  Gatsby is nervous because Daisy is there and does not know what to do.  Finally Nick walks out and Gatsby and Daisy talk and laugh just like old times.  I believe that the clock symbolizes lost time or time that was lost between the two.  Gatsby wants to stop time just like the clock has stopped.

Chapter 3 Minor Characters

The only real Minor character I seem to see is Owl Eyes.  They do not give him a name besides Owl Eyes.  He acts very fake because he says  he is suprised that the books Gatsby has are real.  He also was drunk at the party and even got into a car accident.  I hope that Owl Eyes can learn to be a better person.

Symbols in Chapter 1

       I believe that in the first chapter of "The Great Gatsby" there is more symbols than what meets the eye.  At first I believed it was just an normal light and had no real meaning. But, when Gatsby started to stretch his arm out as if to try and touch the light I thought that it had to symbolize something greater.  Since Gatsby has a crush on Daisy the light may symbolize his hope that she loves him back.  Also that the light will lead his way in the darkness of the night.

                                                             Kevin Kaderis

The start of The Great Gatsby

My first reaction to The Great Gatsby is that it seems very interesting.  It looks like it provides a great view into the life style of people in the 1920's.  I think Nick is a very interesting character and is adjusting well to moving in to a new area.  He is used to a very laid back quiet Minnesota, and now is living in an up beat New York.  I believe Nick does not have a real direction in life and I hope he can find his way.

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