Before I leave, I have to share part of a paragraph in chapter 3 that I read several times because it was so densely packed with goodness. In describing the celebrations at Gatsby's house:
"The lights grow brighter as the earth lurches away from the sun, and now the orchestra is playing yellow cocktail music, and the opera of voices pitches a key higher. Laughter is easier minute by minute, spilled with prodigality, tipped out at a cheerful word." (40)That language just really jumped out at me. Anyway, happy reading! I'll be back ASAP!
No prob, I still haven't finished chapter 2. ;)
ReplyDeleteWell, that's good then. This week kicked my butt, so I'm just wrapping up the reading. :( Man! It was only two chapters, but I swear I had no time this week!
DeleteIsn't it some of the most gorgeous writing ever? I like the one that says "men and women came and went like moths" or something like that. It's in the first paragraph of chapter three.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! Yes, I've underlined a lot of great stuff.
DeleteI underlined some great quotes. finished chapter four so ready to discuss. good luck giving the teens those midterms.
ReplyDeleteThanks! The computers went down yesterday, so their midterms aren't even posted yet!!! Yea, I was not a happy camper. Oh well. I'll get it done by Sunday night. *sigh*
DeleteI had that quote underlined too! And no worries about having the post up later than you planned. I hope work gives you some rest soon.
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