1. Select three quotations that are of significance 2. Copy them into a word document, and explain how these are significant to the novel. 3. Post your responses on the blog
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Sam Coutu
"I am a friend of his." In Wilson Garage, Tom is trying to comfort wilson and when he says this line he is talking to the police. I found that this line was ironic because before the accident had happened, Tom had treated this man like dirt and he was having an affair with his wife. Now he says that wilson is his friend. I think this is because he realized how hurtful it is to have someone cheat on you and he started to feel bad.
"She stood it pretty well." After Gatsby and Daisy hit Myrtle, Gatsby was unnaffected by the fact that the woman was dead, he was only thinking about how Daisy felt when it happened. At this point he is waiting outside of her house to see whether Toms is going to punish her. He figures that if he does, that will be his last chance to have her back.
"There was an unmistakable air of natural intimacy." When Nick peered inside of the buchanons house he saw that Tom and Daisy were sharing an intiment moment between each other. This is different than what could be expected from the two. It seems that this is the first glimpse of true love between characters that we have seen thus far in the novel
Marc 1.“The god dammed coward!” he whimpered. “he didn’t even stop his car” This is significant because this is the first time that Tom has shown any weakness. He is starting to give in to the fact that he should treat his wife with more respect. 2.“Was Daisy driving”… “yes”…” but of course I will say that I was” This is significant because even though the relationship between them is doomed to end he is willing to defend her all costs. Also he is not even thinking about Myrtle he is focused on Daisy. 3.“His earnestness in his hand fell upon her own” This is significant because Tom has finally realized that he has been treating his wife like crap and he needs to show her a little more respect, love and care.
1. “That yellow car I was driving this afternoon wasn’t mine- do you hear? I haven’t seen it all afternoon” (pg.134)
This quote is significant because immediately after Tom hears that it was a yellow car that hit Wilson’s wife, he realizes that Wilson most likely will associate that car with the car that Tom was driving earlier on in that day. Tom fears the Wilson will accuse him and that is why he admits to him that it was not his car and that he has not seen it.
2. “In a little while I heard a low husky sob, and saw that the tears were overflowing down his face.” (Pg.135)
Nick now realizes how much Tom loved Wilson’s wife. He adored her. Nick now knows that their little fling was more than an adrenaline rush. Tom is experiencing h pathos, one that he probably has never experienced before. Tom Buchanan is more than just a burly, arrogant man.
3. “…and in his earnestness his hand had fallen upon and covered her own.” (Pg.138)
Tom Buchanan is more than just burl. From the resent events of the quarrel between Tom and Gatsby, Tom has been drawn closer to Daisy. Both Tom and Daisy have lost their lovers; this has brought them together, even closer than before. Now Gatsby has no chance marrying Daisy. His dream has completely fallen apart.
1. “ She stood it pretty well” (Page 136) -- This quote is said by Gatsby. I chose this quote because it shows us that all that Gatsby cares about is Daisy. Gatsby has just killed Myrtle Wilson and all that he cares about is Daisy. Obviously we can see that Gatsby mind is totally on Daisy and that it is turning him into a bad person.
2. “ There was an unmistakable air of natural intimacy about the picture” (Page 138) --This quote is said by Nick when he is watching Tom and Daisy through the window. This quote is important because this is the first time that we have not only seen real intimacy between Tom and Daisy but between any couples in the novel. This quote shows us that maybe now that Everything is in the open about their affairs that it might have shown them that they have something in common and they can be honest and have a true intimate relationship.
3. “Was Daisy driving” “Yes, but of course ill say I was.” (page 137)
-- I chose these quotes because it is when we realize that Gatsby was not driving when they hit Myrtle and that it was Daisy. This is important because here Gastby says that he will take the blame for Daisy. This shows us how he is still so dedicated to Daisy.
1) “I heard a low husky sob, and saw that the tears were overflowing down his face.”
Tom has just been shocked by the fact that his mistress has been killed in a car accident. This quote is significant because is shows a different more sensitive side of Tom. This takes place as Nick, Jordan and Tom leave the scene of the crash and it suddenly hits Tom that this other women that he may have loved is dead. This more emotional side shows that Tom is not just a power-seeking tough guy, but able to show feelings in the situation that has hurt him.
2) “She thought it would steady her to drive – and this woman rushed out at us.”
This quote proves to us that is was not Gatsby who was driving the car that hit Myrtle it was Daisy, making us no longer so cynical towards Gatsby’s character. If Tom found out that is was Daisy who hit Mrs. Wilson and not Gatsby the perception that he has of the situation would change. Gatsby says that he will tell others that he was the one driving if questioned because his love for Daisy would power over all the truth that could be shown. He does not care about the fact that Mrs. Wilson is dead, he is more concerned about Daisy which shows where his priorities are and the irresponsible way that he does not come forward with the information about the accident.
3) “His earnestness his band had fallen upon and covered her own.”
The line that is presented shows the change of character on Tom’s part. The death of Myrtle seems to have made him a more sensitive person and more courteous of Daisy’s feelings. In this scene Tom puts his hand on Daisy’s which shows a sign of compassion and emotion towards her. He has never shown this towards anyone before and has always come off as a tough guy who does not take anything from anyone. Earlier in the novel Tom would have stood up to Daisy talking about how he is the man and will not let anyone stand in his way. Now, due to the accident that has just occurred he is more aware of his feelings and the feelings of the people around him. The word “earnestness” that is presented in this quote shows the change of Tom to a more honest and sincere person.
“He was talking intently across the table at her, and in his earnestness his hand had fallen upon and covered her own.” (pg 138)
This line is significant to the story because Tom and Daisy are acting as husband and wife even though they have each been guilty of adultory. Tom talking “intently” to Daisy with their hands together which shows that they still care for each other, bringing hope into their marriage.
“He put his hands in his coat pockets and turned back to his scrutiny of the house, as though my presence marred the sacredness of the vigil.” (pg 139)
This is showing how Gatsby is a cowardly man. Even after killing Wilson’s wife, he watches over the “scrutiny of the house”, waiting for Daisy to run back to him. The killing of Wilson’s obviously doesn’t give him any remorse or true concern; therefore this makes him a coward for only wanting Daisy.
“So I walked away and left him standing there in the moon light – watching over nothing.”
Nick says this stating that Gatsby’s dream is “nothing” due to the killing of Myrtle, bring Tom and Daisy back together.
“I was bringing you that coupe we’ve been talking about. That yellow car wasn’t mine-do you hear? I haven’t seen it all afternoon” (134)
Here Tom is trying to find some kind of output for his guilt. He realizes that his mistress is dead, and that it was Gatsby’s car that ran Mrs. Wilson over. Tom knows that Wilson might suspect that it was Tom that did it, because earlier he had stopped by Wilson’s shop with the car. This quote is a mix of Tom’s guilt and empathy towards Wilson and his panic of trying to reassure he was not the one responsible for the “hit and run”.
“Was she killed?” (136)
Gatsby shows here that he didn’t even stop to see if Mrs. Wilson was alive or not. It seems that he doesn’t even care that the woman died, and this makes him very unappealing. The entire seen he has been saying things like “Daisy is fine” and “She stood through it”, but never has it hit him that a woman was killed and the two of them just drove away.
“Yes…but of course I’ll say I was” (137)
Gatsby says this to Nick when he is asked if Daisy was driving the car that hit and killed Mrs. Wilson. Here there is no hesitation and no shock to Jay’s voice. Gatsby is going to take the rap for the murder and he is doing it for the love of his life, who does not feel the same way about him. Perhaps it is a gesture of love, but in the secret society there is no such thing as love and Gatsby is now clinging to a woman that will never be his.
“I could think of nothing except the luminosity of his pink suit under the moon” pg136
This is mentioned out side of Tom and Daisy’s house when Gatsby has approached nick from the bushes. It is significant because Nick is seeing Gatsby as just an empty person filled with nothing but material on the outside with “the luminosity of his pink suit” this shows that Nick for the first time is just seeing Gatsby as a product of what he has made himself with nothing original about him.
“I disliked him so much by this time that I didn’t find it necessary to tell him he was wrong” pg136
This line is used when Nick is talking to Gatsby outside of the Buchanans house and Nick is hearing what Gatsby was doing in the car at this time. This line is also important because is discuses where Nick developed his “unaffected scorn” for the traits of Gatsby’s character, which leads Nick to fell that he “disliked” Gatsby so much at this time Nick didn’t even want to bother to tell Gatsby “he was wrong” with his actions during the accident.
“He was talking intently across the table at her, and in his earnestness his hand had fallen upon and covered her own.” Pg138
This line is said when Nick is walking around on the porch and he is watching Tom and Daisy talk. It is significant to the story because it is the first time we have seen Tom and Daisy’s relationship improve for the better with Toms “earnestness”. It is also important because we have actually seen a change in the character of Tom in that he is better to Daisy and himself and the people around him by “talking intently” to Daisy about what has happened.
“the tears were overflowing down his face” (135) During the quotation it is describing Tom right after he finds out that Myrtle has been killed by Gatsby. This quotation juxtaposes the Tom we usually know. Throughout the novel Tom has appeared to be a belligerent, emotionless man however in this quotation for the first time we see true emotion in Tom. It makes you realize that Tom’s affair with Myrtle wasn’t what was expected, and he actually did care about her.
“She stood it pretty well” (136) Gatsby is speaking in this quotation; he is explaining to Tom that Daisy took the crash pretty well. This shows a side to Gatsby that is impossible to like. He does not even seem to care that he killed someone, or the impact it had on other people. All he seems to care about is Daisy and it makes you realize how oblivious he is to the world around him. He has revolved his whole life around Daisy which can only lead to a dreadful outcome for him. When Daisy leaves him for Tom he will not know what to do with his life, Gatsby has nothing other then Daisy.
“—and yet they weren’t unhappy either” (138) This quotation is Nick describing how Tom and Daisy are acting at there meal. This is the first time there has been any intimacy throughout the whole novel. This quotation just really shows that Gatsby’s dream to be with Daisy is over. Daisy is clearly not going to leave Tom as for now they have at least something in common, and there relationship is not a power competition anymore.
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Sam Coutu
"I am a friend of his."
In Wilson Garage, Tom is trying to comfort wilson and when he says this line he is talking to the police. I found that this line was ironic because before the accident had happened, Tom had treated this man like dirt and he was having an affair with his wife. Now he says that wilson is his friend. I think this is because he realized how hurtful it is to have someone cheat on you and he started to feel bad.
"She stood it pretty well."
After Gatsby and Daisy hit Myrtle, Gatsby was unnaffected by the fact that the woman was dead, he was only thinking about how Daisy felt when it happened. At this point he is waiting outside of her house to see whether Toms is going to punish her. He figures that if he does, that will be his last chance to have her back.
"There was an unmistakable air of natural intimacy."
When Nick peered inside of the buchanons house he saw that Tom and Daisy were sharing an intiment moment between each other. This is different than what could be expected from the two. It seems that this is the first glimpse of true love between characters that we have seen thus far in the novel
Marc
1.“The god dammed coward!” he whimpered. “he didn’t even stop his car”
This is significant because this is the first time that Tom has shown any weakness. He is starting to give in to the fact that he should treat his wife with more respect.
2.“Was Daisy driving”… “yes”…” but of course I will say that I was”
This is significant because even though the relationship between them is doomed to end he is willing to defend her all costs. Also he is not even thinking about Myrtle he is focused on Daisy.
3.“His earnestness in his hand fell upon her own”
This is significant because Tom has finally realized that he has been treating his wife like crap and he needs to show her a little more respect, love and care.
Byron;
1. “That yellow car I was driving this afternoon wasn’t mine- do you hear? I haven’t seen it all afternoon” (pg.134)
This quote is significant because immediately after Tom hears that it was a yellow car that hit Wilson’s wife, he realizes that Wilson most likely will associate that car with the car that Tom was driving earlier on in that day. Tom fears the Wilson will accuse him and that is why he admits to him that it was not his car and that he has not seen it.
2. “In a little while I heard a low husky sob, and saw that the tears were overflowing down his face.” (Pg.135)
Nick now realizes how much Tom loved Wilson’s wife. He adored her. Nick now knows that their little fling was more than an adrenaline rush. Tom is experiencing h pathos, one that he probably has never experienced before. Tom Buchanan is more than just a burly, arrogant man.
3. “…and in his earnestness his hand had fallen upon and covered her own.” (Pg.138)
Tom Buchanan is more than just burl. From the resent events of the quarrel between Tom and Gatsby, Tom has been drawn closer to Daisy. Both Tom and Daisy have lost their lovers; this has brought them together, even closer than before. Now Gatsby has no chance marrying Daisy. His dream has completely fallen apart.
Mikaela Logan Pages 133- 139 quotes
1. “ She stood it pretty well” (Page 136)
-- This quote is said by Gatsby. I chose this quote because it shows us that all that Gatsby cares about is Daisy. Gatsby has just killed Myrtle Wilson and all that he cares about is Daisy. Obviously we can see that Gatsby mind is totally on Daisy and that it is turning him into a bad person.
2. “ There was an unmistakable air of natural intimacy about the picture” (Page 138)
--This quote is said by Nick when he is watching Tom and Daisy through the window. This quote is important because this is the first time that we have not only seen real intimacy between Tom and Daisy but between any couples in the novel. This quote shows us that maybe now that Everything is in the open about their affairs that it might have shown them that they have something in common and they can be honest and have a true intimate relationship.
3. “Was Daisy driving” “Yes, but of course ill say I was.” (page 137)
-- I chose these quotes because it is when we realize that Gatsby was not driving when they hit Myrtle and that it was Daisy. This is important because here Gastby says that he will take the blame for Daisy. This shows us how he is still so dedicated to Daisy.
Morgan.H
1) “I heard a low husky sob, and saw that the tears were overflowing down his face.”
Tom has just been shocked by the fact that his mistress has been killed in a car accident. This quote is significant because is shows a different more sensitive side of Tom. This takes place as Nick, Jordan and Tom leave the scene of the crash and it suddenly hits Tom that this other women that he may have loved is dead. This more emotional side shows that Tom is not just a power-seeking tough guy, but able to show feelings in the situation that has hurt him.
2) “She thought it would steady her to drive – and this woman rushed out at us.”
This quote proves to us that is was not Gatsby who was driving the car that hit Myrtle it was Daisy, making us no longer so cynical towards Gatsby’s character. If Tom found out that is was Daisy who hit Mrs. Wilson and not Gatsby the perception that he has of the situation would change. Gatsby says that he will tell others that he was the one driving if questioned because his love for Daisy would power over all the truth that could be shown. He does not care about the fact that Mrs. Wilson is dead, he is more concerned about Daisy which shows where his priorities are and the irresponsible way that he does not come forward with the information about the accident.
3) “His earnestness his band had fallen upon and covered her own.”
The line that is presented shows the change of character on Tom’s part. The death of Myrtle seems to have made him a more sensitive person and more courteous of Daisy’s feelings. In this scene Tom puts his hand on Daisy’s which shows a sign of compassion and emotion towards her. He has never shown this towards anyone before and has always come off as a tough guy who does not take anything from anyone. Earlier in the novel Tom would have stood up to Daisy talking about how he is the man and will not let anyone stand in his way. Now, due to the accident that has just occurred he is more aware of his feelings and the feelings of the people around him. The word “earnestness” that is presented in this quote shows the change of Tom to a more honest and sincere person.
“He was talking intently across the table at her, and in his earnestness his hand had fallen upon and covered her own.” (pg 138)
This line is significant to the story because Tom and Daisy are acting as husband and wife even though they have each been guilty of adultory. Tom talking “intently” to Daisy with their hands together which shows that they still care for each other, bringing hope into their marriage.
“He put his hands in his coat pockets and turned back to his scrutiny of the house, as though my presence marred the sacredness of the vigil.” (pg 139)
This is showing how Gatsby is a cowardly man. Even after killing Wilson’s wife, he watches over the “scrutiny of the house”, waiting for Daisy to run back to him. The killing of Wilson’s obviously doesn’t give him any remorse or true concern; therefore this makes him a coward for only wanting Daisy.
“So I walked away and left him standing there in the moon light – watching over nothing.”
Nick says this stating that Gatsby’s dream is “nothing” due to the killing of Myrtle, bring Tom and Daisy back together.
-Pierre
“I was bringing you that coupe we’ve been talking about. That yellow car wasn’t mine-do you hear? I haven’t seen it all afternoon” (134)
Here Tom is trying to find some kind of output for his guilt. He realizes that his mistress is dead, and that it was Gatsby’s car that ran Mrs. Wilson over. Tom knows that Wilson might suspect that it was Tom that did it, because earlier he had stopped by Wilson’s shop with the car. This quote is a mix of Tom’s guilt and empathy towards Wilson and his panic of trying to reassure he was not the one responsible for the “hit and run”.
“Was she killed?” (136)
Gatsby shows here that he didn’t even stop to see if Mrs. Wilson was alive or not. It seems that he doesn’t even care that the woman died, and this makes him very unappealing. The entire seen he has been saying things like “Daisy is fine” and “She stood through it”, but never has it hit him that a woman was killed and the two of them just drove away.
“Yes…but of course I’ll say I was” (137)
Gatsby says this to Nick when he is asked if Daisy was driving the car that hit and killed Mrs. Wilson. Here there is no hesitation and no shock to Jay’s voice. Gatsby is going to take the rap for the murder and he is doing it for the love of his life, who does not feel the same way about him. Perhaps it is a gesture of love, but in the secret society there is no such thing as love and Gatsby is now clinging to a woman that will never be his.
~Caitlin~
“I could think of nothing except the luminosity of his pink suit under the moon” pg136
This is mentioned out side of Tom and Daisy’s house when Gatsby has approached nick from the bushes. It is significant because Nick is seeing Gatsby as just an empty person filled with nothing but material on the outside with “the luminosity of his pink suit” this shows that Nick for the first time is just seeing Gatsby as a product of what he has made himself with nothing original about him.
“I disliked him so much by this time that I didn’t find it necessary to tell him he was wrong” pg136
This line is used when Nick is talking to Gatsby outside of the Buchanans house and Nick is hearing what Gatsby was doing in the car at this time. This line is also important because is discuses where Nick developed his “unaffected scorn” for the traits of Gatsby’s character, which leads Nick to fell that he “disliked” Gatsby so much at this time Nick didn’t even want to bother to tell Gatsby “he was wrong” with his actions during the accident.
“He was talking intently across the table at her, and in his earnestness his hand had fallen upon and covered her own.” Pg138
This line is said when Nick is walking around on the porch and he is watching Tom and Daisy talk. It is significant to the story because it is the first time we have seen Tom and Daisy’s relationship improve for the better with Toms “earnestness”. It is also important because we have actually seen a change in the character of Tom in that he is better to Daisy and himself and the people around him by “talking intently” to Daisy about what has happened.
Jack
“the tears were overflowing down his face” (135)
During the quotation it is describing Tom right after he finds out that Myrtle has been killed by Gatsby. This quotation juxtaposes the Tom we usually know. Throughout the novel Tom has appeared to be a belligerent, emotionless man however in this quotation for the first time we see true emotion in Tom. It makes you realize that Tom’s affair with Myrtle wasn’t what was expected, and he actually did care about her.
“She stood it pretty well” (136)
Gatsby is speaking in this quotation; he is explaining to Tom that Daisy took the crash pretty well. This shows a side to Gatsby that is impossible to like. He does not even seem to care that he killed someone, or the impact it had on other people. All he seems to care about is Daisy and it makes you realize how oblivious he is to the world around him. He has revolved his whole life around Daisy which can only lead to a dreadful outcome for him. When Daisy leaves him for Tom he will not know what to do with his life, Gatsby has nothing other then Daisy.
“—and yet they weren’t unhappy either” (138)
This quotation is Nick describing how Tom and Daisy are acting at there meal. This is the first time there has been any intimacy throughout the whole novel. This quotation just really shows that Gatsby’s dream to be with Daisy is over. Daisy is clearly not going to leave Tom as for now they have at least something in common, and there relationship is not a power competition anymore.
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