Today's session considered the significance of symbolism within the novel. Fitzgerald clearly shapes meaning through symbolism therefore students need to be aware of this authorial method. This session asked groups to consider key symbols and explain how this symbol allows Fitzgerald to shape the key ideas within the novel.
HOMEWORK: The next session will present an essay to be completed for homework. The essay will be a consideration of symbolism therefore students need to guide their reading towards this aspect of authorial method.
These resources can be applied to themes and issues being explored within THE GREAT GATSBY:
I don't believe a word that escapes her mouth but the sentiment is...WE NEED MORE LOVE AND KINDNESS...Hilary Clinton speech:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bMO7qH49fU
President Obama reacts to Trump's popularity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIdvEUxCN5o&list=PL1A-B3NfIQbN0psNpi3aW2dlf1hpBzw66
Bernie Sanders' SUPER TUESDAY speech:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7MQQ3jrpzQ
Bernie Sanders' promo material. This is called 'PROGRESS':
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyee_sxJpXc&ebc=ANyPxKr4sOtPoFYYk0IiBdWPV9POWZ1725VbEDlWNFT4Uuzl9jnNeHIozmvrBQcqUsXn6rwsAFVj-ASbBej4X6qWqQoVgJgO2Q
The President We Need...more Bernie promo material:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7L9V7oGRv8&ebc=ANyPxKr4sOtPoFYYk0IiBdWPV9POWZ1725VbEDlWNFT4Uuzl9jnNeHIozmvrBQcqUsXn6rwsAFVj-ASbBej4X6qWqQoVgJgO2Q
The President we've been waiting for...more Bernie promotional material:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=645mtthz8Io&ebc=ANyPxKrtro1infxvhpCfgwZ5zPZDzcHbO6T5Qudms_kzcpSD71fwxJFlOh_IXKI7y8XpEagLnAPPzrRmLb6G5-wQX19Ooj4L5g
The Koch Brothers Documentary...obviously this is a very subjective film that is incredibly critical of the Koch brothers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N8y2SVerW8
News item exploring influence of the Koch Brothers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6zSy5lAxd0
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