What is the significance of Gatsby stopping the parties?
I think Gatsby stopping the party is very significant to the story. This is because this means that his long search for Daisy is over. This is also interesting because this must mean that he does not expect Daisy to come to the parties that he has had. I am not sure yet if this represent his finding of Daisy, or giving up the search.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Friday, April 12, 2013
Journal Entry 4-12-13
Dear Diary,
I did not expect Gatsby to be so mysterious in the book. I had the preconceived notion that he would be the main character of the novel because his name is the title. Similar to Harry Potter who's name is also on the book. This, however, was not the case. It turns out that Gatsby is a character that is talked about in the first two chapters, but the reader is not formally introduced to him until the third chapter. And even when we meet him, he is mysterious. It is interesting to hear about the luxurious parties that Gatsby has and i am interested to see how Gatsby and Nick's relationship grows throughout the book.
I did not expect Gatsby to be so mysterious in the book. I had the preconceived notion that he would be the main character of the novel because his name is the title. Similar to Harry Potter who's name is also on the book. This, however, was not the case. It turns out that Gatsby is a character that is talked about in the first two chapters, but the reader is not formally introduced to him until the third chapter. And even when we meet him, he is mysterious. It is interesting to hear about the luxurious parties that Gatsby has and i am interested to see how Gatsby and Nick's relationship grows throughout the book.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Journal Entry 4-4-13
What was Mark Twain's intention for writing Huckleberry Finn?
I believe the main intention for Twain's writing was entertainment. This is a book about adventure with an implied comical aspect. It is also meant for children. Huck is a child and therefore children can easily relate to it. He is always adventurous like many other children is age. For example when Huck and Jim stumble upon the wreck, Huck says "well, it being away in the night, and stormy, and all so mysterious like, I felt just the way any other boy would a felt, when i see the wreck laying there so mournful and lonesome in the middle of the river: I wanted to get aboard of her and slink around a little, and see what was there". (Twain 77) This clearly shows Huck's childlike persona. Also there is pictures in the book which would encourage children to read the book. Overall i think the novel is meant to entertain children, although i believe it could also have deep moral lessons about slavery. I think Twain is trying to help children understand the complexities of slavery in the south. Also, the main character Huck is coming to the realization that slavery is wrong and immoral. This is something that i am sure many other children faced during the time period.
I believe the main intention for Twain's writing was entertainment. This is a book about adventure with an implied comical aspect. It is also meant for children. Huck is a child and therefore children can easily relate to it. He is always adventurous like many other children is age. For example when Huck and Jim stumble upon the wreck, Huck says "well, it being away in the night, and stormy, and all so mysterious like, I felt just the way any other boy would a felt, when i see the wreck laying there so mournful and lonesome in the middle of the river: I wanted to get aboard of her and slink around a little, and see what was there". (Twain 77) This clearly shows Huck's childlike persona. Also there is pictures in the book which would encourage children to read the book. Overall i think the novel is meant to entertain children, although i believe it could also have deep moral lessons about slavery. I think Twain is trying to help children understand the complexities of slavery in the south. Also, the main character Huck is coming to the realization that slavery is wrong and immoral. This is something that i am sure many other children faced during the time period.
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