1) How has the setting (time and place) been used in this chunk to develop an emotional effect on the reader?
The setting 1920's in New York has been used to develop an emotional effect on the reader by creating an image on his/her mind on how New York looked like in the 1920's. For example, when the reader reads the part Nick serving in World War 1, it gives the reader an image where Nick (the narrator) is coming from and the basics of how Nick would look like. It also shows the reader that these were the developing days of New York, considering that the World War 1 was on of the biggest wars and that the story is taking place after the war. The setting is very important. It helps the reader understand what he/she is reading and predict what is going to happen next. That way the book keeps the reader intrested and keep on reading to confirm his/her predictions.
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Novel Focus Questions
These are the 7 questions that you will be asked to answer during the novel study. You will be expected to answer six of the questions by the time we finish reading the novel.
Questions:
1) How has the setting (time and place) been used in this chunk to develop an emotional effect on the reader?
2) How does the author foreshadow future events in the book? What hints does the author give that add to the overall effect of the novel?
3) How does the author use language (description, imagery, metaphor, irony, humor, etc.) to make the story richer?
4) Identify the major and minor conflicts in the novel. How does the author develop these conflicts in this chunk of the novel?
5) Identify the major and minor themes found in this chunk. How does the author develop these themes?
6) Identify the major and minor symbols found in this chunk. How do these symbols help you to understand the theme of the novel?
7) Identify the author's use of allusion in this chunk? How do these references to other works, people, places, times, ideas, etc. help you to better understand the theme of the novel?
Remember!! When answering your chosen question, you will be expected to make direct and specific reference to the novel.
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