the great gatsby: a three level reading introduction
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The Great Gatsby: A three level reading
introduction
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F. Scott Fitzgerald
• His use of language
• Your interpretation
• A view of human nature
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Levels of Reading
• Literal: What are the author’s words?
• Inferential: What is the meaning behind those words?
• Applied: How might this apply to me or to people in general?
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“In my younger and more vulnerable years . . .”(Fitzgerald’s words)
• A father’s advice
• A son’s reserve to pass judgment
• Unsought confidences
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“In my younger and more vulnerable years . .”(interpretive)
• The narrator was close with his father.• People confided in the narrator because they felt
safe from judgment.• Few of the confidences were totally revealing.• The narrator feels just a bit superior about his
sensitivity towards others.
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“In my younger and more vulnerable years . . “(applied)
• We are influenced by our parents more than we care to admit.
• People feel a great need to reveal their inner secrets (no matter how lame) to those they trust.
• Reserving judgment allows us to see others more clearly.
• There are “haves” and “have nots” in a variety of ways in this world.
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“My family have been prominent, well-to-do people . . “ p. 2
(interpretive?)
• The Carraways have enhanced their family history.
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“My family have been prominent, well-to-do people . . “(applied)
• Families have been enhancing their bloodlines and pedigree (for the sake of status) throughout history.
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“Her husband, among various physical accomplishments . .”p.6
(inferences)
• He was never able to recreate the glory of his college years.
• Even with all his money, Tom couldn’t find fulfillment.
• Tom is a very selfish person who hasn’t grown up.
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“Her husband, among various physical accomplishments . .”(applied)
• You can’t relive the past.
• Concentrate on yesterday and you’ll lose today.
• Selfish pursuits seldom deliver fulfillment.
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“She laughed again, as if she said something very witty . .” p. 9
(inferences)
• Daisy made people feel they were special.
• Daisy was vivacious, full of life.
• There was an aura of excitement, yet mystery and even sadness about Daisy.
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“She laughed again, as if she said something very witty . . “(applied)
• Go out of your way to pay special attention to someone and they’ll never forget you.
• Some people are exciting to be with even when little is actually happening.
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The importance of visualizing:
• “ We walked through a high hallway into a brightly colored space . .“ p. 8
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In summation:
• Read and appreciate F. Scott Fitzgerald’s use of language.
• Think on different levels (interact).
• Visualize (interact).
• Don’t just read, but experience good literature!