The aim of this session was to direct analysis towards the key features of the final chapters. Class discussion considered:
- Wilson's comments when staring towards the eyes of T.J.Eckleburg in Chapter Eight: '...YOU MAY FOOL ME BUT YOU CAN'T FOOL GOD... GOD SEES EVERYTHING..' What is the role of religion in this novel? Fitzgerald's aim?
- Why Carraway's description of the violent murder of Gatsby is represented in such a poetic manner. What do we learn about Carraway's view of Gatsby?
- The significance of Nick's final meeting with Tom, the significance of his confrontation with Wolshiem and the significance of his desire to organise Gatsby's funeral.
- The significance of the final page.
Class discussion was okay but one group
was very, very quiet. I expect more volume tomorrow.
was very, very quiet. I expect more volume tomorrow.
HOMEWORK: Read the final chapter. I will be discussing different readings of the final page in the next session. Students also need to consider the key symbols used within this novel to shape Fitzgerald's ideas. Students also need to consider potential content for the essay question:
' THE GREAT GATSBY IS A SORDID TALE OF DECEPTION, ADULTERY AND MURDER.'
How do you respond to this view of the novel?
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