October 20-24

Monday, 10/20
Chapter 9 - Review of Symbolism/Motifs in novel

Tuesday, 10/21
Existentialism in The Great Gatsby
*Read "The Most Sensible Thing" - F. Scottt Fitzgerald

Wednesday, 10/22
"The Most Sensible Thing" discussion

Thursday, 10/23
Final exam review

Friday, 10/24
Final Exam

Journal Reflection:
"The Great Gatsby does not proclaim the nobility of the human spirit; it is not politicaly correct; it does not reveal how to solve the problems of life; it delivers no fashionable or comforting messages. It is just a masterpiece."

To what extent to you agree/disagree with this quotation? Substantiate your comments with a quote(s).