There was only one man, Gatsby

It's that time of year, when we retreat from the modern world only to willingly walk into the cool night air that is the jazz age. That's right kiddos, it's time for The Great Gatsby. This novel was written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, in April of 1925; he's the mastermind that coined the phrase the jazz age. I'm assuming the phrase caught on because saying: young girls with short hair and skirts dancining wildly  to music was quite a mouthful!

Before we actually start reading we will go over background information. As a class we need to understand this idea of "old" money and "new" money, because it really does play a large importance for the main character, Gatsby.

 Imagine being invited to a party only to be told that you had to stand in the corner only allowed to observe what was going on? How would you feel espeically if you felt like an equal to all of those present?

 If you were absent or just need a refresher here is the power point that I shared with you in class: Old Money vs. New Money ppt. If you were absent and need to finish your cloze notes note slides I gave you in class you may want to write down the four major principles that old money followed...hint it starts with dedication.

You will read this novel with the focus of noticing colors and how they play a part in Fitzgerald's novel. Remember, colors can also be used to symbolize a greater meaning--just think if a bride wore a blood red dress instead of an iradescent white one people would talk.


As we read, I will add more study guides, information regarding characters and articles that deal with the American dream.