English 3 Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Objective Identify and interpret the symbolism in The Great Gatsby. Homework: Read/reread chapter six of The Great Gatsby Go to sparknotes and read the summary and analysis of chapter 6
Review your homework 1. Is Gatsby truly a generous man or does he have other motives? 2. What symbol in Gatsby and Daisy’s meeting identifies a rebirth or renewal of their past relationship?
Green Light 3.After reading the article on the significance on the color green, how does green symbolize Gatsby and his dreams?
4. What was Gatsby’s occupation? What was bootlegging? Read the article about when alcohol became deadly. ence/medical_examiner/2010/02/the_chemis ts_war.html ence/medical_examiner/2010/02/the_chemis ts_war.html Why do you think Alcoholism rates soared after the 18 th amendment was passed?
Pass in your Chapter 5 questions Open your books to Chapter Six... follow along with the audio. Audio starts at 2:58