Ch 7 - 9

A lot happens between chapters 7 -9. Comment on the following: Do you think Tom loved Myrtle? Were you surprised to find out who killed Gatsby?

Shirts!!

What do you think about the shirt scene? What do the shirts mean?

Jay Gatsby

We have learned a little about Jay Gatsby by what he reveals to Nick and also by what Wolfsheim says about him to Nick. What do you think about Gatsby? Is he on the up and up? Do you have doubts? Consider all the information you have to include your current reading assignment.

Chapter Two

Now that we've read chapter two, do you have anything further to add to your assessment of Tom?

Also, from the historical perspective, are you able to see any influences in the story? How do those play into the piece?

Chapter One

Now that we have all read pages 1-26, what do we know about Tom Buchanan? How do we know these things about him? Consider his actions, things he says, etc.

Test Run

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