Gatsby+5th+Period+Group+3

Moral Decay "Tom's got some woman in New York." This quote is brief and simple, functional and erudite in its words. The incorrect grammar emphasizes the crudeness of the idea. The brevity and nonchalance with which this voice conveys this fact makes it all too clear that the morals of society have deteriorated so much that even a sin as mortal as adultery does not seem important. So what if Tom has some woman in New York? Nobody gives a damn either way. -Megan

Class "There are only the pursued, the pursuing, the busy, and the tired." This quote shows how life is a game. People are motivated by their hopes, dreams, and wants. People strive to reach the top, and when they finally get there, it is not enough. The tone of this statement shows that that it is an inevitable fact, that it is a law of nature unavoidable by mankind. -Briese

American Dream/Gatsby's Dream "It was Mr. Gatsby himself, come out to determine what share was his of our local heavens." The American dream is this glamorous rich lifestyle. In this quote, Nick is commenting on Gatsby finally appearing. Gatsby is near the top of society and is living the so-called American dream. -Courtney

Past/Future "Anything can happen now that we've slid over this bridge. Anything at all..." This quote is an example of moving on. It is stepping away from the past, crossing the bridge, moving on. It is about walking blindly into the future. The tone of it is hopeful and anticipatory. Eager to leave the past behind, and accepting the future to come. -Briese