Reading this section of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, I was struck finally by the author's style. Great diction and imagery make details very easy to visualize. Phrases like "florent and corpulent person" (Fitzgerald 53), "quavering soprano" (Fitzgerald 56), and "jaunty salute" (Fitzgerald 57) give the extra meaning that the author wants the audience to understand. I'm enjoying learning the new vocabulary and gaining a whole new understanding of Fitzgerald's style.
Also in this section, I was a surprised by the appearance of Miss Baker at the party. Then, even more so by Gatsby's invitation to speak privately with her. What does he want with her, and when will we find out?
Lastly, I am very curious as to the significance of the car accident toward the end of this section. I think it might be foreshadowing something but I don't know what yet. Or the other possibility I thought of was that it might have been and introduction to important characters. Either way, I will need to continue reading in order to find out!
No comments:
Post a Comment