tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post8586522535360109693..comments2023-10-31T04:33:30.335-06:00Comments on The Life of Bon: April Book Club Discussion: Great Gatsbybonbonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-457802791494990972013-05-13T14:30:52.370-06:002013-05-13T14:30:52.370-06:00Did I miss something with Nick and Mr. McKee and t...Did I miss something with Nick and Mr. McKee and their conversation on the elevator about going to lunch together? Sorry. Over my head. Anyone??SHUG IN BOOTS {Beth}https://www.blogger.com/profile/11343681777867476569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-28335365206966694142013-05-13T14:29:04.747-06:002013-05-13T14:29:04.747-06:00Yes! The obsession with celebrities as a compariso...Yes! The obsession with celebrities as a comparison to Nick's demeanor in the book is EXACTLY how I feel!SHUG IN BOOTS {Beth}https://www.blogger.com/profile/11343681777867476569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-36537385464896568772013-04-30T11:40:26.727-06:002013-04-30T11:40:26.727-06:00Daisy is a B.
No one came to the funeral. That wa...Daisy is a B. <br />No one came to the funeral. That was the only part that stirred any emotion with me. :(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16172964524159197522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-3897198311776470292013-04-27T22:39:57.387-06:002013-04-27T22:39:57.387-06:00One of my favorite pieces of literary work in almo...One of my favorite pieces of literary work in almost every sense. I was an honors english student throughout high school and we went much further in depth of Gatsby than most others I knew. I think one of my least favorite characters throughout the whole of the novel would definitely have to be Daisy. All of the other characters seemed so honest and crass with their faults. Daisy on the other hand, was particularly avoiding of anything she caused harm to. But I cannot say I really liked any of the characters either way. I always admired Fitzgerald's beautiful use of the written word and I do not believe I have ever had such a clear picture of the setting and the events as I have while reading this masterpiece. The spectacled eyes I always felt were especially powerful imagery, in that we might be careless and we might destroy in secret but there is always someone watching.The Gere'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17614762307097160718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-26780142568206816712013-04-27T18:23:21.766-06:002013-04-27T18:23:21.766-06:00Almost finished but so far it's not really fan...Almost finished but so far it's not really fantastic. I feel like the author takes away from some of his beautiful descriptions but over describing, like he had to put in every phrase he liked. The characters annoy me. I like to read to get an escape from people gossiping and acting like morons. But I'll be gla I read it because now I can har an opinion about it and know why I do or don't like it. I haven't really decide on that point yet. ??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16172964524159197522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-44569795009008125852013-04-26T18:25:33.481-06:002013-04-26T18:25:33.481-06:00This is interesting, and your mom has a great poin...This is interesting, and your mom has a great point that I didn't realize until now. Wow. Eye-opening!<br />morrellfairytale.blogspot.comTayler Morrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451482104180503209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-7717372456647721622013-04-26T16:59:06.372-06:002013-04-26T16:59:06.372-06:00I absolutely love this book. And I went all crazy ...I absolutely love this book. And I went all crazy answering your discussion questions in my blog post. <br /><br />http://sweetteasarcasm.blogspot.com/2013/04/bons-book-club-great-gatsby.html <br /><br />:)Raevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14643111850158626511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-23077254451827535222013-04-26T16:42:39.305-06:002013-04-26T16:42:39.305-06:00I am still trying to decide how I feel about this ...I am still trying to decide how I feel about this book. When I finished it on Saturday I said: hmmmm..... and then sat there thinking about what the heck i just read. ha!<br /><br />I love the writing! and the language and how the author actually put thought into it. And I love Gatsby. I think he is intriguing and just plain cool and i love those parties and wish I could be at one!<br />Hate Daisy.- I think we can all agree on that ;) But at the same time, I love a good romance and was secretly hoping that her and Gatsby would end up together even though she's a married woman. (Somehow I justify the whole cheating thing when it happens in books.)<br />I think this book is great because it's a messy story and all of the characters are ridiculous and imperfect which makes it seem real.<br />And it's a great book because it's making me want to read it again and again- even though I don't know if I should love it or hate it.<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-77525406851795530852013-04-26T16:30:34.624-06:002013-04-26T16:30:34.624-06:00I absolutely love this book, it's probably my ...I absolutely love this book, it's probably my second favorite ever. I've been meaning to re-read it before the movie comes out and still haven't seemed to get around to it. I'm like you, I can never explain why it's one of my favorites, but from the moment I read it I just knew it was. <br />While I do love lots of newer books, my favorites have always been some of the classics. You just cant beat how well written and thought provoking they are. Erin @ Come What Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05827288666623173196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-48037944730192875902013-04-25T22:48:32.777-06:002013-04-25T22:48:32.777-06:00Hi girls! Yes it is so sweet that is their theme....Hi girls! Yes it is so sweet that is their theme. The prom in in three weeks and I am a chaparone so I am really looking forward to my flapper dress :) <br /><br />Bon I must find out about these sweatshirts, that sounds amazing. <br /><br />I teach in Southern California in very very very North Orange County or very very very East Los Angeles County. <br /><br />Kelsey, I hope you have so much fun at the movie with your students! I love when they want to do random things that are academic-ish with me.Erica Jacqulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10629664663853428476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-30797368272159154612013-04-25T20:11:33.912-06:002013-04-25T20:11:33.912-06:00Erica,
The prom theme is awesome! I wish I would ...Erica, <br />The prom theme is awesome! I wish I would have coerced my students into that! :) And then I would have totally dressed like a flapper and crashed their party! Just kidding. Maybe.<br /><br />I taught this last year to Juniors, and their last day as seniors is coming up and they get to leave school at 11. They decided to spend the afternoon with me at a matinee showing of the movie! Can't wait! Should be fun….and since I'm technically not their teacher anymore, I don't have to be in charge of any transportation or permission slips! WIn, WIN! kelseylynaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358560627942199725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-88691450518192324362013-04-25T20:07:59.983-06:002013-04-25T20:07:59.983-06:00Okay fine…I'll move to CALI with you if I must...Okay fine…I'll move to CALI with you if I must, strap my baby to my back whilst we teach, and we can collaborate away. I'm sure my husband will be okay with that, right? <br /><br />And yes, I feel like Nick is the one person who could have actually changed the story if he wanted to-- he could have manipulated people, or just let people in on some truths, that would have in turn changed everything. So why doesn't he?! I think if you can answer that question, then you really understand the complexities of Nick. kelseylynaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358560627942199725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-60093728733364135532013-04-25T17:54:00.579-06:002013-04-25T17:54:00.579-06:00This post made me really excited to finally read T...This post made me really excited to finally read The Great Gatsby. I have been looking for some good books to add to my summer reading list, and this definitely will be good. I am pretty sure I will like it. I rather enjoy books where the main characters are not always the most likable. Though I don't think I have read a book yet where all the main characters were kind of awful, but the book was well written. I recently discovered this blog, and I absolutely love reading your posts. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06727287619871832539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-30313454531089626442013-04-25T17:00:54.257-06:002013-04-25T17:00:54.257-06:00You are totally entitled to hate it! So many do! ...You are totally entitled to hate it! So many do! I think you either hate it or you love it.bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-12200471400199386342013-04-25T17:00:31.386-06:002013-04-25T17:00:31.386-06:00LOVE your connection to our obsession with celebri...LOVE your connection to our obsession with celebrities. I totally agree. I never thought about that and I'm totally stealing it to tell my students tomorrow :)bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-26951397784842036712013-04-25T16:59:45.022-06:002013-04-25T16:59:45.022-06:00I think it's definitely the type of book that ...I think it's definitely the type of book that you enjoy more post high school. I think if my English teacher would have taught it well I would have liked it, but I read it on my own so I didn't know what the crap was going on.bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-41925334340619435972013-04-25T16:59:04.025-06:002013-04-25T16:59:04.025-06:00I read Tender is the Night I think when I was a fr...I read Tender is the Night I think when I was a freshman in college and it was totally over my head. I don't think I understood a thing that was happening. I've been thinking about starting it over, but I'm not sure if I'm quite ready to embark on that journey. I'm actually very interested in "The Beautiful and the Damned." Have you read that?bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-86062523459101366682013-04-25T16:58:03.925-06:002013-04-25T16:58:03.925-06:00Totally agree on your thoughts towards Daisy! By ...Totally agree on your thoughts towards Daisy! By the time I get to the last chapter I hate her so much I almost can't stand it!bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-37919040429053005812013-04-25T16:57:26.430-06:002013-04-25T16:57:26.430-06:00I can't believe your students made the prom th...I can't believe your students made the prom theme Gatsby! How sweet! I have students who told me that they ordered sweatshirts for the movie release that say "I party with Jay Gatsby". You gotta love students that are than into the book.<br /><br />I agree that the book is "awful"- but teaching it really is the best. The students get so into it and the conversations go so deep. Maybe it's easier to talk about people we hate than people we love? They really get riled up about so much that goes on in this book- much more discussion than I can get from other books.<br /><br />Where do you teach?bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-68874714084791990242013-04-25T16:55:36.762-06:002013-04-25T16:55:36.762-06:00Wow! Four times! I'm so impressed by your de...Wow! Four times! I'm so impressed by your dedication! And yes, I can't wait for the movie release!bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-64046713751377232372013-04-25T16:55:07.645-06:002013-04-25T16:55:07.645-06:00I wish you still taught English. And I wish you t...I wish you still taught English. And I wish you taught English at my school. Then collaborations would actually mean something. I feel like I learn so much from you. I never thought about how all the big actions take place "off screen" so to speak- we only know as much as Nick knows. I agree that it makes us imagine so much more than may even be there.<br /><br />Love the question about Nick too. I actually think he might be one of the most complex characters in the whole book because what in the world is he doing following all these psychos around and never doing anything about it himself?!?bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-83106522515971159242013-04-25T16:52:55.315-06:002013-04-25T16:52:55.315-06:00Hurry and finish it so that you can join in on the...Hurry and finish it so that you can join in on the discussion!bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-81540371951987180612013-04-25T16:30:30.284-06:002013-04-25T16:30:30.284-06:00I finally read this book earlier this year because...I finally read this book earlier this year because it was on my list of books I should have read. I hated it - and not in a love/hate sort of way. Reading your review and discussion makes me think that I should have liked it, but I still pretty much hate it. <br />BTW, I absolutely loved your comparison with the Kardashians. Genius!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03284089438159432284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-26826651058775935122013-04-25T15:10:49.171-06:002013-04-25T15:10:49.171-06:00I think the book is a classic because it showcases...I think the book is a classic because it showcases some of our worst faults, that are seen as American stereotypes. Over-emotional women who base every choice on what they're feeling, and a population obsessed with material goods and status. Nick as a narrator is another portrayal of American stereotype...someone who isn't even personally involved, and yet look how much he knows about them. Kind of reminds me of our obsession with celebrities.Autumn @ The Unreal Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10620178433601921586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-83875779000318809342013-04-25T13:34:36.108-06:002013-04-25T13:34:36.108-06:00so i am ashamed to admit that ive never read the g...so i am ashamed to admit that ive never read the great gatsby... i am not sure how i escaped it in high school (isnt it usually on the reading lists?) but then again, i didnt decide i actually enjoyed reading until AFTER high school... so im thinking i should add it to my vacation reading list this summer before i see the movie. yeah?lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01583637765774492485noreply@blogger.com