1) How has the setting (time and place) been used in this chunk to develop an emotional effect on the reader?
The setting is a significant part of the story which can deliver an emotional effect to the readers. In this story, the economy was growing which means many people were after the money. During this time, it can show how people can be self-centered. Since the story took place in New York during the 1920's, most people at this time have the same attitudes towards each other. While reading the story, I can imagine the characters' feelings and attitudes to other people. An example would be the Buchanans, they are very rich but also shallow and selfish. They have everything that many people desire, from the money to a beautiful mansion. Even though they have it all, I can sense that they are not satisfied of what they have. These emotions are created just by knowing the setting of a story. The readers can make a better connection towards the characters by having an understanding of where the story took place.
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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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