The Symbol- Gatsby’s Parties
Gatsby’s Parties did not just hold a symbol on its own, but more of an amalgam of details, all holding symbols within them, which portrayed the society of the 1920’s. The 1920’s society could be described as one that is careless, selfish, and “living for the now”. The guests of the parties did not know who Gatsby was yet attended nonetheless. Some of the party goers go to his parties even without invitation, showing recklessness. As common as they go in and out of his house shows how they come in and out of his life, which reveals the people who don’t hold consistency and caring.
Quote: “Dressed up in white flannels I went over to his lawn a little after seven, and wandered around rather ill at ease among swirls and eddies of people I didn’t know—though here and there was a face I had noticed on the commuting train.” (Fitzgerald, Ch 3)
“I believe that few people were actually invited to these parties. They just went.”(Fitzgerald)
Gatsby’s Parties did not just hold a symbol on its own, but more of an amalgam of details, all holding symbols within them, which portrayed the society of the 1920’s. The 1920’s society could be described as one that is careless, selfish, and “living for the now”. The guests of the parties did not know who Gatsby was yet attended nonetheless. Some of the party goers go to his parties even without invitation, showing recklessness. As common as they go in and out of his house shows how they come in and out of his life, which reveals the people who don’t hold consistency and caring.
Quote: “Dressed up in white flannels I went over to his lawn a little after seven, and wandered around rather ill at ease among swirls and eddies of people I didn’t know—though here and there was a face I had noticed on the commuting train.” (Fitzgerald, Ch 3)
“I believe that few people were actually invited to these parties. They just went.”(Fitzgerald)
4 comments:
The party scene picture nicely represents the way life was in the 1920's.
Isabel
It's ironic that Gatsby only threw the parties to attract Daisy, and that she never attended, and that Gatsby probably never knew most of them.
-Dan (6th)
This was a great point i have a clear understanding of what you are talking about.
steven m. 6th
In previous blogs, white was supposed to be a symbol of innocence. Here he is said to be kind of mischeviece and living "for now", how could he be representing himself in "white flannel" with the attitude that he carries?
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