Chapter6

**CHAPTER 6** __ PLOT- __ Rumors about Gatsby continue. A Reporter comes to Gatsby's house to find out the story and writes about the real story, not about the rumors, or the story Gatsby claims is real. Tom Buchanan is at Gatsby's house later and is disturbed by the fact the Daisy visits Gatsby's house alone. Tom is suspicious, but does not know about the love Jay and Daisy share.

__VOCABULARY-__ Tuolomee-The Yacht- Contemptuous-Showing Contempt

__REFLECTION OF TIME PERIOD OR AUTHOR'S LIFE-__ One the big things going on in the 1920's was the distorted "American Dream." This was a time of partying and drunkiness. One of the important aspects of this chapter is the big party Gatsby throws, which is a reflection of the times. Also, it reflects Fitzgerald, because he was a big partier in his time.

__COMMON THEMES-__ One theme in this chapter is the decreased morals and increased recklessness of the 1920's.

__MARX﻿IST/FEMINIST LENS-__ The Great Gatspy is very true to the time period.

__COLOR OF A SYMBOLS-__ The Color 1) Gray is the color for dreariness. In the book, the valley of ashes is where everything is covered in gray dust-even the people.   2) White is the color that has the meaning of false purity or goodness. Daisy and Jordan are always seen in white. 3) Green represents hope for, to reach out for, and a hope of new.

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