"Black Bottom Stomp" by Jelly Roll Morton

"Black Bottom Stomp" by Jelly Roll Morton; what stands out to you about this music? This would have been the type of music at one of Gatsby's parties. How do you envision that this song would mesh with the mood of one of Gatsby's parties? Why does it work/not work?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGAeqQNh3cI

Great Gatsby Reading Blog #2 (ch. 4-6)

Fitzgerald does a fantastic job of revealing details to us a little at a time, allowing us to pass and change judgment as the story progresses. Address the following questions in relation to the development of Jay Gatsby: 1) What is the purpose of Meyer Wolfsheim as a character? How does he affect the way we see Gatsby? 2) What does the backstory about Jay and Daisy's past do to our impressions of Gatsby? 3) What does the story of the rest of Gatsby past due to our impressions of him? 4) How does your overall impression of Gatsby change over these three chapters - do you like him more, less, and why?

Check out this dance video. This would have been what the aristocrats were doing to jazz music, but it looks like fun. Count Basie's "Jumpin' at the Woodside" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdWgHtTau48

Great Gatsby Reading Blog #1 (ch.1-3)

Having talked about hero, antihero, and villain in class, I am sure that you are completely clear on what all three are. And knowing that, you also are aware that how you classify chraracters into one of these categories is a very personal thing.

Looking at first three chapters of The Great Gatsby, make some predictions about these characters and (unlike Nick) classify them into one of the three categories - hero, antihero, and villain. Give ample reasons for your classification, with support for the text (that means quotes...and page numbers).

Daisy's Theme Song - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mdIWaRi-7c "Rich Girl" by Hall & Oates

An Artist's Style

Look at the three Justin Bua paintings, and describe his style as a painter. Remember these should be common throughout all three paintings and encompass more than just subject matter.