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The valley of ashes

The valley of ashes. Chapter 2. Go back and re-read the first couple of pages. Now, from the point of view of a train passenger, sketch what Nick Carraway described to you. Make sure you include… The Valley of Ashes Dr. TJ Ekleberg The drawbridge where Tom “removes” Nick from the train.

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The valley of ashes

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  1. The valley of ashes Chapter 2

  2. Go back and re-read the first couple of pages • Now, from the point of view of a train passenger, sketch what Nick Carraway described to you. Make sure you include… • The Valley of Ashes • Dr. TJ Ekleberg • The drawbridge where Tom “removes” Nick from the train

  3. Valley of Ashes • Symbolism and imagery

  4. What is the setting? • "I followed him over a low whitewashed railroad fence, and we walked back a hundred yards along the road under Doctor Eckleburg's persistent stare. The only building in sight was a small block of yellow brick sitting on the edge of the waste land, a sort of compact Main Street ministering to it, and contiguous to absolutely nothing. One of the three shops it contained was for rent and another was an all-night restaurant, approached by a trail of ashes; the third was a garage - repairs. GEORGE B. WILSON. Cars bought and sold. - and I followed Tom inside.” Sketch this part of the setting

  5. New Character • Myrtle and George Wilson Draw a symbol for Myrtle Draw a symbol for George Where do Myrtle and George live?

  6. Summarize in 4

  7. What do these events reveal about the characters? • Nick • George • Myrtle • Tom • Daisy

  8. Indirect Characterization • Fitzgerald on Facebook • Page 16 of your packet • Due next Friday by the beginning of class

  9. 3 level 3 questions by tomorrow! • Read Chapter 3 tonight!

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