1. English 3 Tuesday, September 29, 2015

2. 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

3. 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?

4. Green Light 3.After reading the article on the significance on the color green, how does green symbolize Gatsby and his dreams? http://www.color-meanings.com/green-color-meaning-the-color-green/

5. 4. What was Gatsby’s occupation? What was bootlegging? http://www.britannica.com/topic/bootlegging http://www.britannica.com/topic/bootlegging Read the article about when alcohol became deadly. http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_sci ence/medical_examiner/2010/02/the_chemis ts_war.html http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_sci ence/medical_examiner/2010/02/the_chemis ts_war.html Why do you think Alcoholism rates soared after the 18 th amendment was passed?

6. Pass in your Chapter 5 questions Open your books to Chapter Six... follow along with the audio. Audio starts at 2:58