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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

What's really happening in Chapter Three?

Passage 1
"In his blue gardens, men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne and the stars"

 During Gatsby's party, Nick gives the reader an unclear understanding as to what the guests there are doing. This passage is a perfect example as to how a figure of speech masks the true meaning of what is really going on. As Nick compares the men and girls to moths, it can be implied that they repeatedly leave the blue garden, only to  return once again; as moths perform the same actions with lights. However, in this case, the "light" that continually attracts these "moths" includes the gossip of the people in the garden. (whisperings) In addition, the "light" is also associated with the stars, but includes champagne, an illegal aspect of the party, too. This passage makes the fact that people are addicted to gossip and alcohol seem like a positive aspect, rather than the real negativity of it all.

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Some facts about me

-Monkeys are my favorite animals.
-I don't eat anything purple.
-I could live on pickles.
-I'm petrified of spiders, feet, and mayo. :x
-I could bake all day.
-I LOVE the color green.
-I'm vice president of Key Club.
-The sound of rain puts me to sleep.
-I play basketball, but i love all sports.