Okay, so nobody really likes Tom, but beyond his deplorable behavior and skewed moral compass, we need to uncover his contribution to the text. What does he represent? What does he expose about each and every one of us (whether we want to admit it or not)?
And then there's Gatsby... so complex. Why is this novel called The Great Gatsby? Is he a victim or perpetrator? Is his death tragic or poetic?
Feel free to comment on either or both.
Friday, September 12, 2014
Monday, September 1, 2014
Nick Carraway: Friend or Foe?
Did I say that this would go up on Friday afternoon? Sorry about that. Let's hear more thoughts about Nick...
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