Journal 21

The movie, Some Like It Hot, is similar to The Great Gatsby because of characterization and theme. Joe and Gatsby are the same. They both change their names. Sugar is the same as Daisy. Jerry is the same as Nick because they are both are sidekicks. They both do something to benefit a friend. Osgood is like Tom because he is the rich guy, doesn’t have to do anything. Spats is like Wolfshien or Gatsby because they both are gangster and sell drugs and alcohol.

Themes are love/romance/marriage (same a Gatsby), crime/morality in both movies, and money/social class.  Some Like It Hot is different because of the conflict. Conflict in the movie is the both guys have to worry about their life and when they get to Florida it becomes a romantic comedy. Both stories have love triangle, a romantic conflict. The conflict in the Great Gatsby is about the love triangle between Gatsby, Tom, and Daisy and the love triangle between Tom, Martle, and George. The movie is saying about the American Life is about how money and social class is important. Also about the attitudes about the social class and how they viewed the poor. The book is saying about the American Life is that you do whatever it takes to get ahead. 

Journal 20

In the last passage of The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald used many means of symbolism and imagery. The first thing he used imagery for was Gatsby;s house. He described it as a lonely big house that was empty after Gatsby's death. One thing that used symbolism and imagery on the most was the green light. The green light was a light that was across Daisy's house. Another symbolism he used was that of making a connection between Gatsby and the Dutch Sailors who discovered Long island. The connection he made was that that both built themselves up to accomplish something. The Dutch sailors built themselves up and became prosperous on the land they came on. Gatsby also built himself up from nothing to accomplish something. He wanted to have a love with Daisy. Nick using the dutch connection as a symbolism for Gatsby's life.

Journal 19

Nick Carraway: An adjective the describes Nick is tolerant. He was the one everyone would go to for their problems. He knew everything that was going on. He was very polite to everybody, which is why they told him their problems. The book doesn't describe his appearance because he was the one that was telling us about everything in the book.
Tom Buchanan: An adjective that describes Tom is conceited. His appearance is that he is very strong and frightening. Tom was very aggressive with everyone, especially Daisy. He was very untrustworthy to many people. Tom was also a very wealthy man.
Daisy Buchanan: An adjective that describes Daisy is capricious. Her appearance was that she was very loved by many of the men. She was a very social person and depended on her social life. Daisy loved the idea that she was among that many of the rich folks.
Jordan Baker: An adjective that describes Jordan is self-centered. She is self-centered because she thought her self during her time as a competitive golfer. Her appearance is described as beautiful with the dark brown hair. She knew a lot all of the other characters and their secrets. Jordan had a very cunning personality.
Jay Gatsby: An adjective that described Gatsby is mysterious. His appearance is described as a young and handsome man. He was very wealthy and throw many parties to show it off. Even though he thew these parties, he always kept to himself. He wanted one thing and that was the have Daisy love him.