Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Gatsby chapter 2... notables

Important Elements of Chapter 2...

Valley of ashes--separates the "haves" and "have nots"

River Styx--a mythological river in which the passing leads to the land of the dead---the Valley of Ashes in this case

Eyes of TJ Eckleburg--the eyes on the billboard symbolize the eyes of God

Myrtle--Tom's girlfriend...think about what she wears--the colors--as opposed to what Fitzgerald dressed Daisy in---significance???

Why is Tom proud of his affair when others would risk it all to keep the affair a secret???