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April 16, 2009 WHAT AM I?

April 16, 2009 WHAT AM I?. I drift forever with the current Down these long canals they’ve made Tame, yet wild, I run elusive Multitasking to your aid. Before I came, the world was darker Colder, sometimes, rougher, true But though I might make living easy, I’m good at killing people too.

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April 16, 2009 WHAT AM I?

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  1. April 16, 2009WHAT AM I? I drift forever with the current Down these long canals they’ve made Tame, yet wild, I run elusive Multitasking to your aid. Before I came, the world was darker Colder, sometimes, rougher, true But though I might make living easy, I’m good at killing people too.

  2. Answer: Electricity I drift forever with the current Down these long canals they’ve made Tame, yet wild, I run elusive Multitasking to your aid. Before I came, the world was darker Colder, sometimes, rougher, true But though I might make living easy, I’m good at killing people too.

  3. Agenda: • Chapter 5 Quiz • Questions • Symbols • Color symbolism in The Great Gatsby • Color-Coded Handout

  4. BONUS Quiz Question(s) • 1.Gatsby’s actions in preparing for Daisy’s arrival seem absurd. What does he do? Why? • 2. Discuss Gatsby’s actions once Daisy arrives. How do we know he is nervous? How does he try to impress her? • 3. Why does Daisy start to “cry stormily” when Gatsby shows her all of his shirts? • 4. Explain the following quotation: “Almost five years! There must have been moments even that afternoon when Daisy tumbled short of his dreams—not through her own fault, but because of the colossal vitality of his illusion.”

  5. Symbols • Iconic representations that carry particular meanings. • Objects, characters, or figures that represent abstract ideas or concepts. • Symbols can be positive or negative.

  6. SYMBOLS • What ideas come to mind when you see the following symbols?

  7. Peace Sign The peace sign has meant different things at different times. It originated from the Roman Emperor, Nero, who persecuted Christians. After WWII, it was found on the tombstones of some of Hitler’s soldiers and labeled “The Dead Man Rune.” Then, in the 60s, it was revived and given the meaning that we recognize now as global peace and unity. Many heay metal rock fans would still use this symbol to mock Christ and his followers.

  8. Swastika • Originally, this was a symbol of the sun and its four directions. Hitler revived it, and it now represents racism and white supremacy.

  9. Yin Yang • A Chinese Tao picture of universal harmony and unity between opposites. • Blending of opposing energies. • It opposes Christianity, which shows us that there is only one God.

  10. What about these symbols?

  11. What are some symbols in The Great Gatsby? • The Valley of Ashes • The eyes of Dr. T. J. Eckleburg • The green light at the end of Daisy’s dock. • Gatsby’s dream • East Egg • West Egg

  12. Color Symbolism in TGG • White • Gold/Yellow • Red • Blue • Gray • Keep in mind…Yellow & Blue Green • What do these colors represent? What could they be symbols for?

  13. Color Symbolism in TGG • White: purity, innocence • Gold/Yellow: money, greed • Red: violence, passion • Blue: The Dream & The Promise • Gray: poverty, hopelessness • Yellow & Blue Green… What is green in the story?

  14. Color-Coded Handouts • In your groups, begin finding instances in the book where certain colors are associated with the different characters. • Focus on Daisy and Gatsby. • There are many examples throughout chapters 3, 4, and 5. • Finish this for tomorrow (entrance slip). Have at least 10 examples total.

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