Slide 2 JESSICA PERSONS AND KEARA LAESSIG The Great Gatsby
Chapter 4 Slide 3 Vocab Knickerbocker: (N) short baggy pants.
Fluctuate: (V) -to change continually; shift back and forth.
Sporadic: (Adj.) -appearing or happening at irregular intervals in
time; occasional. Divine retribution: (N) -punishment from a higher
being for bad deeds or transgressions. Rajah: (N) -a king or prince
in India; a minor chief or dignitary. Elicit: (V) -to draw or bring
out or forth; educe; evoke. Valor: (N) -heroic courage; bravery.
Somber: (Adj.) sad and serious. Denizen: (N) -an inhabitant; a
resident; one that frequents a particular place. Jaunty: (Adj.)
-easy and sprightly in manner or bearing. Modish: (Adj.) -
Fashionable. Rove: (Adj.) - To wander. Juxtaposition: (N)- and act
or instance of placing close together for comparison or contrast.
Evasions: a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly
avoids an unpleasant truth Frankly: If someone is frank, they state
or express things in an open and honest way. Slide 4 Summary of
Chapter 4 Chapter four begins with a car drive to lunch in Gatsbys
gorgeous car which represents one of the material objects involved
in the American Dream. Gatsby bombards Nick with overwhelming
questions referring to his opinion on him. Once he began the
generalized evasions the question deserved, Gatsby begins to tell
his apparent life story. He talks about a sad thing that happened
to him many years ago, his accomplishments in the war, Oxford, and
his many travels. Nick doubts his story more then ever at that
point because the very phrases were worn and threadbare, as if
Gatsby had told his life story so many times, it was merely a
story. When they got to the restaurant they were joined by Mr.
Wolfsheim, a small flat-nosed Jew. Once Wolfsheim mysteriously asks
Nick if he is looking for a business gonnegtion, and mentions his
friend Rosy who was shot down at the Metropole, Gatsby abruptly
exits the room to make a call. When he returns, Wolfsheim decides
to leave and Nick curiously asks Gatsby about Wolfsheims
occupation. He discovers Wolfsheim is a gambler and is the man who
fixed the 1919 World Series. Nick soon spots Tom and brings Gatsby
along to say hello, but in seconds disappears. Later, Jordan Baker
meets with Nick to tell him all about Gatsbys desire to meet Daisy
all over again through a tea at Nicks house. Nick agrees to the
proposition and the night ends in an intimate moment between
himself and Jordan. Slide 5 Hes a bootlegger..One time he killed a
man who had found out that he was nephew to Von Hindenburg and
second cousin to the devil. Gossip stirs Nicks suspicion of Gatsbys
true whereabouts. Allusion to the famous Von Hindenburg Von
Hindenburg Second president of Germany Ran against Adolph Hitler in
his re-election. Played an important role in the Nazi party. Slide
6 Gatsbys Life Story Ill tell you Gods truth. I was brought up in
America but educated at Oxford, because all my ancestors have been
educated there for many years. It is a family tradition. My family
all died and I came into a good deal of money. Then came the war,
old sport. It was a great relief, and I tried very hard to die, but
I seemed to bear an enchanted life. I accepted a commission as
first lieutenant when it began. Cover It Live-Why is Gatsbys story
not believable? Slide 7 Mr. Wolfsheim Mr. Wolfsheim is introduced
as a small, flat nosed Jew. The Imagery is used in a way which
shows a little bit of the racism present in the 1920s, when the
Jewish were blamed for the economic troubles and corruption of the
nation. Mr. Wolfsheims character is modeled after Arnold Rothstein,
a Jewish businessman. Jewish mafia The Moses of Jewish Gangsters
Slide 8 Rosy Rosenthal (Anecdote) I cant forget so long as I live
the night they shot Rosy Rosenthal there. Rosy Rosenthal, who
Wolfsheim mentions as his friend, was a mobster who owed money to
his political boss. When he refused to pay, the head of the police,
Charles Becker, came after him for the money. When Rosy complained
to a reporter about Charles, Becker and his men murdered Rosy on
the steps of the Metropole, exposing the corruption of the New York
police force and Tammany Hall. Tammany Hall- Democratic party
political machine that played a major role in controlling New York
city politics and helped immigrants rise up in American politics.
(1790-1960) Yet another connection to the mafia. Slide 9 The 1919
World Series Fix Hes the man who fixed the Worlds Series back in
1919. During the Black Sox Scandal eight white sox were bribed with
100,000$ by Arnold Rothstein, Attel, and many other cheap gamblers.
By paying the black sox to throw the game, he could bet a large sum
of money on the other team. Shoeless Jackson was the star pitcher
of the White sox and one of the players who was bribed. The Grand
Jury proved him guilty although they could only prove him charge
him with taking 5,000$ of the 20,000$ and banned him and seven
other teammates from playing baseball forever. Slide 10 Molar
Cufflinks Symbolism Finest specimens of human molars. Experts say
that these cuff links symbolize an increasingly materialistic and
unfeeling society. Cufflinks represent wealth and sophistication,
but the molars symbolize a certain barbaric behavior about
Wolfsheim. Meyer Wolfsheims Cuff Links Slide 11 This is Mr. Gatsby,
Mr. Buchanan. The first hint of Gatsbys life obsession shows during
this encounter. They shook hands briefly, and a strained,
unfamiliar look of embarrassment came over Gatsbys face. After a
quick greet Gatsby makes a run for it and disappears while Nick is
speaking with Tom. (First Tension build between Gatsby and Tom)
Slide 12 Jordan Baker's Story In chapter 4 Jordan reveals the
Gatsby and Daisy she knew once when she was a mere 16 years of age.
Her interpretation of the young Gatsby was Brave Handsome Pure
Romantic Gatsbys house was bought in order to be close to Daisy,
and parties were thrown as way to sort of lure Daisy to his home.
After promising to wait for Gatsbys return from the war, Daisy had
accepted Tom Buchanans marriage proposal. From the beginning Tom
was spotted with mistress after mistress. Following the story,
Jordan asks Nick to invite Daisy to tea as a way for Gatsby and
Daisy to meet. Slide 13 The Sheik of Araby Well I'm the Sheik of
Araby Your love belongs to me Well at nights when you're asleep
Into your tent I creep a-ha The stars that shine above will light
our way to love You rule this world with me I'm the Sheik of Araby
Well I'm the Sheik of Araby Your love belongs to me Oh, at nights
when you're asleep Into your tent I creep a-ha The stars that shine
above will light our way to love You rule this world with me I'm
the Sheik of Araby well, I'm the Sheik of Araby well, I'm the Sheik
of Araby After Jordan Baker finished telling Nick the information
she was asked to this chorus was heard, Well I'm the Sheik of Araby
Your love belongs to me Well at nights when you're asleep Into your
tent I creep This chorus relates Gatsbys love for Daisy. Although
Daisy is married to Tom, Gatsby continues to believe that she loves
Gatsby years after their last encounter. The song was also a very
popular song of the 1920s, giving an indication of the time period.
Slide 14 There are only the pursued, the pursuing, the busy, and
the tired. Nick Carraway Cover It Live- Which character(s) are the
pursued, the pursuing, the busy, and the tired? Slide 15 The
Corruption of the American Dream Though the American dream was
originally characterized by the pursuit of happiness, the 1920s
indicated a new, sort of corrupted American dream. Gatsbys dream
for instance, is made up entirely of pure corruption. Gatsby builds
his life around the obtainment of his long lost lover which
ultimately results in his own corruption. Daisy, although built up
into some kind of idealized woman, is really empty and lacking
morals. The necessary possessions and social status needed in order
to achieve his dream quickly are only possible through criminal
behavior linked to none other then Meyer Wolfsheim, the main
criminal character of the novel. Gatsbys corrupted American dream
therefore represents the corruption that has befallen American
society during the 1920s. Slide 16 Then it had not been merely the
stars to which he had aspired on that June night. In chapter one
Gatsby is seen reaching out towards a green light across the bay,
the green light, representing his unrequited love for Daisy. In
chapter four Nick makes the connection between that night, and
Gatsbys impossible love for Daisy. This conversation is the
beginning of the conflict involving each of the main characters.
Slide 17 Vocab. Jeopardy! 10 Points Points 10 Points 10 Points 10
Points 10 Points 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points
30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points Slide 18 Define
the Underlined Word He came only once, in white knickerbockers, and
had a fight with a bum named Etty in the garden. Answer Slide 19
Define the Underlined Word and when Ferret wandered into the garden
it meant he was cleaned out and Associated Traction would have to
fluctuate profitably next day. Answer Slide 20 Define the
Underlined Word He was balancing himself on the dashboard of his
car with that resourcefulness of movement that is so peculiarly
American that comes, I suppose, with the absence of lifting work or
rigid sitting in youth and, even more, with the formless grace of
our nervous, sporadic games. Answer Slide 21 Define the Underlined
Word Ill tell you Gods truth. His right hand suddenly ordered
divine retribution to stand by. Answer Slide 22 Define the
Underlined Word After that I lived like a young rajah in all the
capitals of EuropeParis, Venice, Rome Answer Slide 23 Define the
Underlined Word I was glad that the sight of Gatsbys splendid car
was included in their somber holiday Answer Slide 24 Define the
Underlined Word This is one of his sentimental days. Hes quite a
character around New Yorka denizen of Broadway. Answer Slide 25
Define the Underlined Word Suddenly I wasnt thinking of Daisy and
Gatsby any more, but of this clean, hard, limited person, who dealt
in universal skepticism, and who leaned back jauntily just within
the circle of my arm. Answer Slide 26 Define the Underlined Word
His eyes, meanwhile, roved very slowly all around the room. Answer
Slide 27 Define the Underlined Word A little overwhelmed, I began
the generalized evasions which that question deserves. Answer Slide
28 Define the Underlined Word I dont like mysteries, I answered.
And I dont understand why you wont come out frankly and tell me
what you want. Answer Slide 29 Define the Underlined Word It
appreciated fully the chain of national circumstances which had
elicited this tribute from Montenegros warm little heart. Answer
Slide 30 Define the Underlined Word Major Jay Gatsby, I read, For
Valor Extraordinary. Answer Slide 31 Define the Underlined Word As
we crossed Blackwells Island a limousine passed us, driven by a
white chauffeur, in which sat three modish negroes, two bucks and a
girl. Answer Slide 32 Define the Underlined Word Four of them were
electrocuted, I said, remembering. Five, with Becker. His nostrils
turned to me in an interested way. I understand youre looking for a
business gonnegtion. The juxtaposition of these two remarks was
startling. Answer Slide 33 Back to the Questions Knickerbockers:
(N) short baggy pants. Slide 34 Answer Back to the Questions
Fluctuate: (V) -to change continually; shift back and forth. Slide
35 Answer Sporadic: (Adj.) -appearing or happening at irregular
intervals in time; occasional. Back to the Questions Slide 36
Answer Divine retribution: (N) -punishment from a higher being for
bad deeds or transgressions. Back to the Questions Slide 37 Answer
Rajah: (N) -a king or prince in India; a minor chief or dignitary.
Back to the Questions Slide 38 Answer Somber: (Adj.) sad and
serious. Back to the Questions Slide 39 Answer Denizen: (N) -an
inhabitant; a resident; one that frequents a particular place. Back
to the Questions Slide 40 Answer Jaunty: (Adj.) -easy and sprightly
in manner or bearing. Back to the Questions Slide 41 Answer Rove:
(Adj.) - To wander. Back to the Questions Slide 42 Answer Evasions:
a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an
unpleasant truth. Back to the Questions Slide 43 Answer Frankly: If
someone is frank, they state or express things in an open and
honest way. Back to the Questions Slide 44 Answer Elicit: (V) -to
draw or bring out or forth; educe; evoke. Back to the Questions
Slide 45 Answer Valor: (N) -heroic courage; bravery. Back to the
Questions Slide 46 Answer Modish: (Adj.) - Fashionable. Back to the
Questions Slide 47 Answer Juxtaposition: (N)- and act or instance
of placing close together for comparison or contrast. Back to the
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