Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Digging into Chapter 3: Passage 4
Passage 4 again gives deeper insight into the party, the atmosphere and the people attending it, as well as a bit more of Nick's own character. The passage once again contrasts the old men against the young girls,who seem to be there to associate with the rich old men. The fact that the some girls were "dancing induvidualisticly" reflects the new 1920's freedom available for women. And as the passage proceeds we see how Nick becomes more interested and easily amused by the scenery(planned entertainment and people's "stunts"). The passage also shows the great amount of alcohol, in the party and inside Nick's body. Now that Nick is drunk he starts to enjoy himself: the alcohol makes the shallow conversations,people and jazz more enjoyable to him. Suggesting that these were not nearly as amusing while he was sober.
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I agree with what you said about the young girls associating with the older men. Through out the party, there seemed to be a lot of that taking place. In addition to the description of the girls "dancing individualistically" displaying the freedom girls acquired in the 1920's, I think it also shows their newly rebellious state of minds. This passage also reflects Nick's new state of mind, as his moral code is clearly not considered when he is drinking. Prohibition is in effect at this time, yet no one seems to even take notice.
ReplyDeleteThe passage also gives an effect that NIck only enjoys himself when he is drunk. This shows that alcohol is essential to Nick having fun.
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