1. The purpose that Wolfsheim currently serves is to give us insight into the individuals who are actually close to Gatsby. His party guests are not his friends and few of them actually know him, but Wolfsheim can convey to us the type of person that frequents Gatsby's company or has a role in his past. It shows us that the respectable Gatsby may not be a completely straight shooter in the since that he deals with those who commit major headline making crimes. We don't turn against Gatsby despite his criminal affiliation, but rather we gain a respect for him because of the caliber of people around him and he is seen in a greater aura of mystery.
2. Knowing about Gatsby's past especially the parts in which Daisy plays a role creates a greater understanding of Gatsby. It shows us what drives Gatsby to action. His history with Daisy lead to his obsession with her. Every aspect of his life has been part of a scheme to get her back and we thus see his dedication and understand more about where Gatsby came from.
3. The additional back story on Gatsby helps establish his character. In the beginning it is hard to understand how Gatsby gained the status he holds, but with this additional information we understand the driven and gifted individual that is Gatsby. By knowing this we understand just how Gatsby could gain so much wealth and influence. It also further pushes the question about whether or not everything that Gatsby is involved in is completely legal.
4. I have a greater respect for Gatsby. He shows dedication in his love for Daisy and it is hard not to like someone who has given so much to just a glimmer of hope. Also from Nick's perspective Tom is established as a not likable character and the fact that Gatsby offers a possible escape to Daisy who is clearly unhappy in her marriage.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
Grest Gatsby 1
From my perspective it appears that nick will either be our hero or the only role he will fill is that of a narrator. He comes out and tells us that he is nonjudgmental and honest and as readers it is easy to align morally with someone like this. It makes him likable and difficult to distrust making him a clear hero choice.
The story seems to set Tom up to be a villain. He is depicted in a way that makes him pretty easy to dislike and he appears arrogant and morally atrocious. He cheats on his wife, abuses his mistress and feels that he is better than others. He is a clear choice for the villain because he violates the morality of the audience.
Gatsby is currently flying under the radar. He could be a hero or a villain or anywhere between. The fact of the matter is we know far too little about him to understand the role he will play in this story simply because we really only meet him twice and both of these instances were short lived and in passing, but I feel that Gatsby will certainly play a major role whatever that role may be later on in the story.
The story seems to set Tom up to be a villain. He is depicted in a way that makes him pretty easy to dislike and he appears arrogant and morally atrocious. He cheats on his wife, abuses his mistress and feels that he is better than others. He is a clear choice for the villain because he violates the morality of the audience.
Gatsby is currently flying under the radar. He could be a hero or a villain or anywhere between. The fact of the matter is we know far too little about him to understand the role he will play in this story simply because we really only meet him twice and both of these instances were short lived and in passing, but I feel that Gatsby will certainly play a major role whatever that role may be later on in the story.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Picture Journal 2-16-12
It seems to be a slightly surreal style where everything is very angular and slightly distorted. He dwells a lot in Black culture specifically music and dance and uses lots of contrast in color.
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