Vocab
a trace or evidence of something that once existed
vestige
proud and contemptuous; showing scorn because of a feeling superiority
supercilious
diction
word choice
"I hope she'll be a fool, that's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool..."
Daisy
Thin, frail, 39 year old who hates the government
Winston
to reduce in dignity or quality
debase
feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader
mood
tone
attitude of the author toward a subject or character
“I hate purity, I hate goodness! I don’t want any virtue to exist anywhere. I want everyone to be corrupt to the bones.”
Julia
dreamer, beautiful smile, tan skin and short hair
Gatsby
stubborn
obstinate
attitude of the author toward a subjects or character
tone
plot
sequence of events
“Yet I do fear thy nature; It is too full o’ the milk of human kindness.”
Lady Macbeth
enjoys gardening, died of lung cancer, NOT a Jehovah’s Witness
Grandpa Gunnar
disagreement, sharp difference of opinion
dissention
sequence of events
plot
setting
where and when the story takes place
“Walter, leave me alone. Eat your eggs, they gonna be cold.”
Ruth
blond and very athletic, physical, tan, and angular
Jordan Baker
a hint, indirect suggestion
innuendo
central idea of work or literature
theme
theme
central idea of work or literature
“I believe in one day and someday and this perfect moment called Now.”
Jacqueline Woodson
Shallow, materialistic, musical and alluring voice
Daisy Buchanan