Students discussed the nature of idealism and the class discussion involved students offering their views relating to their 'ideal' society. The old teacher found the comments of the fine young students genuinely heartwarming. The idealism of the students was directed towards the novel and the idealism of Fitzgerald.
The second session was a consideration of Chapter Four and how Fitzgerald introduces the notion that Gatsby is linked to organised crime. Students considered Gatsby's discussion with Nick and the significance of Wolfsheim. Students were asked to consider whether Fitzgerald is providing the reader with an insight into Gatsby's character or continuing to develop the mystery surrounding the nature of the 'Great' Mr.Gatsby.
Students were also asked to consider the significance of Jordan's narrative and how Fitzgerald uses this moment to provide the reader with information relating to Daisy's relationship with Gatsby before she eventually married Tom. Why does Fitzgerald slowly reveal crucial information? Why does he wait until Chapter Four to reveal the link between Daisy and Gatsby? Furthermore, when Nick discovers the reason for Gatsby's elaborate parties and realises that Gatsby has planned a massive and elaborate seduction in an attempt to capture a moment from the past, why does Carraway offer the line: 'HE CAME ALIVE TO ME, DELIVERED SUDDENLY FROM THE WOMB OF HIS PURPOSELESS SPLENDOUR.' ?
HOMEWORK: READ CHAPTER FIVE. What does Fitzgerald reveal about Gatsby, Daisy and Carraway?
YOU LOT WERE MAGNIFICENT TODAY. Katie deservedly won the bun for outstanding contribution but the bun could easily have been munched by several of the class such was the quality of the response. KEEP IT UP.
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