Monday, January 9, 2012
Themes in Chapter 8
In this chapter we learn of how Gatsby came into his money and also of Daisy and his relationship. The American dream is a symbol in this chapter because we now understand what Gatsby was dreaming for (to make up for lost time with Daisy) and how he chased his dream when he became wealthy. Immortality is a theme because even though it seemed that all hope was lost for Gatsby and Daisy he still carried some hope until the very end of his life.
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The farther into the novel we go, the more it becomes evident that a pure and wholesome "American Dream" is virtually unattainable. Everyone yearns for more than they ca actually get. Which leads to the abundant corruption.
I wonder if while he was on the pool, he still had hope for her? Maybe the irony was that he was finally ready to let go.
I like how kathleen said that as the story went on the American Dream is becoming farhter away. Do you think The American Dream can ever be obtaion by the end?
As the American Dream becomes extremely popular in these ending chapters, it seems as the perception is drawn to the search of happiness as Gatsby continues to fight for his life.
Krista makes a great point with the thought of Gatsby finally letting go of Daisy in the pool. It is shown in this chapter that his "American Dream" was not entirely complete.
I don't really see Gatsby' continual longing for Daisy as 'Immorality"; I think Gatsby did actually love Daisy and, while she was of course married, couldn't help how he felt. And like Kathleen said, I think we've reached a point in the novel where it is evident that the "American Dream" is unattainable.
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