When I began reading chapter two, I thought that T.J Eckleburg was an actual person. Not until I read over it, did i realize that he was actually a billboard. From this I now know that when reading, i really have to read closely and attentively. I interpret this billboard with its "retinas one yard high" and "non-existant nose" to be the eyes of The Valley of Ashes. Watching over all of the corruption. Also, I noticed on the cover of the book the shape of a face with the non-existant nose, over top of the city. I think that is supposed to be the face of T.J Eckleburg.
In chapter two when Nick and Tom were getting off of the train, i wondered why Tom wanted Nick to meet his "girl" so bad. Nick refused, but Tom insisted that he meet her. I'm puzzled as to why Tom isn't trying the least bit to keep this affair a secret, especially from Nick. He acts as though he isn't a married man, going around showing off Myrtle Wilson like his prized possession. Myrtle actually called his house, during dinner one night with Daisy right there, and I wonder why Daisy didn't do anything about it. Also, Nick and Tom are old friends from college. They're hardly close, so why is he trying to become so close with Nick all the sudden? I'm shocked at Nick's trust in Tom.
On the other hand you have Myrtle Wilson, who is also married to Mr. Wilson. Tom and Nick meet Mr. Wilson at his his garage at the trail of ashes. What is ironic is that Tom and Mr. Wilson are old friends, but little does he know, Myrtle is cheating on him, slyly sneaking around town with Tom.
In chapter two when Nick and Tom were getting off of the train, i wondered why Tom wanted Nick to meet his "girl" so bad. Nick refused, but Tom insisted that he meet her. I'm puzzled as to why Tom isn't trying the least bit to keep this affair a secret, especially from Nick. He acts as though he isn't a married man, going around showing off Myrtle Wilson like his prized possession. Myrtle actually called his house, during dinner one night with Daisy right there, and I wonder why Daisy didn't do anything about it. Also, Nick and Tom are old friends from college. They're hardly close, so why is he trying to become so close with Nick all the sudden? I'm shocked at Nick's trust in Tom.
On the other hand you have Myrtle Wilson, who is also married to Mr. Wilson. Tom and Nick meet Mr. Wilson at his his garage at the trail of ashes. What is ironic is that Tom and Mr. Wilson are old friends, but little does he know, Myrtle is cheating on him, slyly sneaking around town with Tom.
That was a good summary of chapt. 2. I agree with you on the topic of NIck's trust in Tom. This book is turining into a weird love "square" with all this secretivity and betrayal
ReplyDeletei wonder why Tom is so sneaky and dis contented. Also y does he continue to hurt those who are "close" to him
ReplyDeleteAlana, you have obviosuly kept up with the book so far. Good job, but this is basically plot summary. Try to give your own thoughts and feelings about the plot in with your journal.
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