Chapter 9

Gatsby dies from the shot. Nick decides to set up the funeral. Gatsby's dad came over for the funeral. Where has his dad been this whole time? Nick called many people but now one decided to come to the funeral. Daisy didn't even come. The few people that showed up were Nick, Gatsby's dad, some servants, and a man from the party. Nick hears that Wilson went to Tom and threated to kill him if he didn't say where Gatsby lived. Jordan tells Nick that she is engaged with another man. I really thought they would be together. Why didn't Jordan and Nick get married?

Chapter 8

Wilson is in his office with some men who stayed to comfort him. He is in shock about the whole deal. When he is sitting there all he thinks about and talks about is revenge. When he was finally alone he left and walked toward the East Egg. Gatsby goes for a swim because he hasn't for a long time. He said that if he gets a call for his butler to come get him. Hours later and no one had called yet. There was gunshots. Nick ran to the pool and noticed Gatsby was shot. Wilson was also shot dead. How did Wilson find Gatsby and no it was him?

Chapter 7

Gatsby and Nick go over to Tom and Daisy's for lunch. When they get there Tom says something about Daisy and Gatsby. He gets mad at Gatsby and Daisy says that she wants to go to the city so that they can get away from the arguing. Tom and Gatsby switch cars I don't know why. They had to stop for gas at Wilson's shop. They see Myrtle upstairs looking out of a window. They get to town and get a hotel room to figure stuff out and get cleaned up. While they are there Tom and Gatsby start to fight again and Gatsby leaves with Daisy in his car. So Tom, Nick, and Jordan followed them home. On the way home Myrtle and her husband were fighting and when she saw Gatsby she ran across the road because she thought it was Tom because it was his car. She was hit by the car and killed instantly. Tom was on the sence soon and saw it was Myrtle that was hit. Tom went and talked to Wilson and then they left. He was furious that she was dead even more mad that they didn't stop. When they got back to Tom's place they called Nick a cab to his house. When he was leaving he saw Gatsby in the bushes making sure that everything was ok with Daisy. Gatsby told Nick what happened with them hitting Mrytle. Why would they not stop?

Chapter 6

This is the shortest chapter in the book. Gatsby invited Tom and Daisy to his party. Tom doesn't like Gatsby because he suspects something. Finally Gatsby gets to be with Daisy alone and they have a great time. Gatsby thinks that she did not like the party. He tells Nick to stay after and talk with her about the party. Why wouldn't Daisy like the party? His parties are always great why would she not like it?

Chapter 5

Nick goes home but then sees that Gatsby's house is really bright. He at first thinks that it is on fire. Gatsby asks Nick if he wants to go to Coney Island and Nick tells him that it is too late. He then asks Nick if he wants to go swimming Nick again tells him no. Gatsby wants to be alone with Nick so he can explain him the plan. The day they do it it starts to rain and Gatsby gets nervous. Nick invites Daisy over and it seems to not be going the way they wanted but Nick leaves them alone they are having fun. Will Daisy and Gatsby get back together?

Chapter 4

Nick and Gatsby are at lunch the next day and are talking about Gatsby's accomplishments. Tom tells Nick that Gatsby is a liar. Nick and Jordan talk about what Gatsby said to Jordan. Jordan was told to have Nick invite Daisy over for tea so Gatsby can see her. Daisy and Gatsby were in love before the war and Gatsby wonders if the feelings are still the same. Gatsby really wants Nick to have a her over so that Gatsby can see if they still have feelings for each other. Wow this really changes the story. Daisy has a chance to get renvenge on Tom for cheating. Will she do it?

Chapter 3

Nick was at home and a man from his neighbor house came over with an invitation to a party at later that night that night. He decides to go to the party. When he is at the party he runs into his friend Baker. Nick and Jordan are walking around and they go outside where the party is really going. Nick is sitting down and a man comes up to him and says he looks familiar and it was Gatsby. Mr. Gatsby invites Nick to breakfast. While they were talking Mr. Gatsby gets a phone call. Nick starts to realize that he likes Jordan. Will Jordan and Nick ever be together.

Chapter 2

Tom takes Nick to meet his girlfriend. They take a train to town. They stop at this little dirty shop. They go into a car repair shop. They meet an old man and Tom calls him Mr. Wilson. While they are talking Mrs. Wilson comes down from her apartment and says she is going in to the city to see her sister. When they are in the city and Tom buys Myrtle a dog. They go to her sisters apartment and have a party. They invite some people over. I can't belive that Tom punched her in the face.

Chapter 1

Nick is the main character he is in his twenties. He goes to one of his friends house from college and his cousin is his friends wife. A very attractive lady is there that he likes her name is Jordan Baker she is a professional golfer. Nick is very attracted to her. They are all having dinner Tom, Dasiy, Jordan, and Nick and Tom gets a call from his girlfriend and she wants to see him and everyone knows who it was. So Tom goes into town to be with his girlfriend Myrtle. Why does Dasiy let this happen?

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Key biographical Information: He was born Sep. 24, 1896 in Minnesota. He died Dec. 21, 1940 he was 44. He was a heavy drinker and had a rough life growing up and so he wrote a lot of his stories about hard times.

Quote means: that you should try and apeal to the younger people when you write. Try to get the younger generation more involed in the literary society.

Research the 192os in America. What were some of the important historical events during that time? Jazz age started, world war one ended, Prohibition, Stock Market crash, and Tea pot dome scandal.

Translate the following phrase: "Exegit monumentum aere perennius."
I have erected a monument more lasting than bronze.

Thesis

The book Red Badge of Courage shows how war is bad for everyone involved in any way.



The wemen are the ones to be hurt by it more then anyone because they have to keep the farms up and running and do all the work. It is hard to do all that and raise a family at the same time. But his mother had discouraged him. She had affected to look with some contempt upon the quality of his war ardor and patriotism. She could calmly seat herself and with no apparent difficulty give him many hundreds of reasons why he was of vastly more importance on the farm than on the field of battle. She had had certain ways of expression that told him that her statements on the subject came from a deep conviction. Moreover, on her side, was his belief that her ethical motive in the argument was impregnable. (Crane 1.20) His mom was worried because she would have to do all the work on the farm without him. Just the fact that whe would be there all the time incase something happened.


Here is Henry's mother talking about why he shouldn't go. She is manly worrid about the fact that he might change, and start drinking and swearing. She was worried the older men that have been there before and been through the fighting and are a little crazy will try and lead him away. She wants him to still be a good kid and stay safe. Still, she had disappointed him by saying nothing whatever about returning with his shield or on it. He had privately primed himself for a beautiful scene. He had prepared certain sentences which he thought could be used with touching effect. But her words destroyed his plans. She had doggedly peeled potatoes and addressed him as follows: "You watch out, Henry, an' take good care of yerself in this here fighting business--you watch, an' take good care of yerself. Don't go a-thinkin' you can lick the hull rebel army at the start, because yeh can't. Yer jest one little feller amongst a hull lot of others, and yeh've got to keep quiet an' do what they tell yeh. I know how you are, Henry. (Crane 1.26) "An' allus be careful an' choose yer comp'ny. There's lots of bad men in the army, Henry. The army makes 'em wild, and they like nothing better than the job of leading off a young feller like you, as ain't never been away from home much and has allus had a mother, an' a-learning 'em to drink and swear. Keep clear of them folks, Henry. I don't want yeh to ever do anything, Henry, that yeh would be 'shamed to let me know about. Jest think as if I was a-watchin' yeh. If yeh keep that in yer mind allus, I guess yeh'll come out about right (Crane 1.28) All good points on why he shouldn't go. This goes to show all of the bad things that can happen in a war not even to mention death. She is very worried about Henry.



I have talked about how bad it is for the people that are not even there how about the people that are over there fighting. Another had the gray seal of death already upon his face. His lips were curled in hard lines and his teeth were clinched. His hands were bloody from where he had pressed them upon his wound. He seemed to be awaiting the moment when he should pitch headlong. He stalked like the specter of a soldier, his eyes burning with the power of a stare into the unknown. (Carne 8.22) How unbelivable would that be to walk up on? I think that is what Crane is trying to show here how bloody and bad it was, and how we can't even imagine how bad it was. He is showing the fact people die and put there lives on the line but what is it getting us? I think this book was trying to show how it does really get us anywhere. At the end it says they won the war but how do you call that winning? Thats up to you.

Courage- Upham showed a lot of courage at the end when we he shot the man that killed Wade and Mellish. He was scared the whole time to shoot anyone. He stepped up in the end.

Manhood- Everyone in Millers crew was very brave because they went out on a limb to try and save Private Ryan. Even though they lose a few men in the process.

Self-preservation- Upham was always worried about his own health and not fighting as a team.

Disregard for Human Life- If you are going to be successful in the war you have to have a disregard for human life when you have to just go and kill people.

Noise and Silence- It is super loud and noisey when they are fighting. It is quiet when there is no fighting.

Light and Dark- When something bad is going to happen the lights get darker and everything gets scary and when it is pitch black they are sleeping. When it is light they are moving.

Clean and Dirty- Everyone looks clean and good, but when they get done with a battle they are all bloody and dirty.

Youth and Maturity- You could see how every one grew up in the end and became strong.

The Dead Soldier- A lot of men died in this war. It was very bloody and nasty war.

The Flag- Reprensents what the war is all about and shows the country is what everyone is fighting for.

Themes, Motifs, and Symbols

Themes
Courage- Henry's courage really comes to him late in the book. Courage is being brave and having no fear. Courage is key in war.

Manhood- Henry and Wilson really made steps in "Manhood" which is just proving that you are a real man.

Self-preservation- Henry really wanted to stay alive so he ran at first. Self-preservation is the goal of staying alive.

Disregard for Human Life- Everyone that fights has a disregard for human life how do you just go out and kill people?
Motifs

Noise and Silence- Neither of them are very safe when it is silence then you don't know if they are creeping up on you. When there is noise there is shooting and fighting.

Light and Dark- In both light and dark it is not safe.

Clean and Dirty- Their faces are clean befor they fight and then they are dirty and covered with bood and dirt.

Youth and Maturity- To see how everyone grows up throught the movie.

Characters

Henry Fleming- Main character in the story. He becomes one of the best fighters in the war. Really grows throughout the book.

Jim Conklin- The tall soldier he was well known by the whole regiment and he got wounded and he died.

Wilson- The loud private really confident in his fighting abilty. He starts off not being that great but he alson grows a lot during the book.

Tattered Soldier- He was very wounded and he was talking to Henry and really showed him that he need to have some courage. I think that he played a bigger part in the book the people think he did.

Lieutenant- He takes care of Henry when he gets hit in the head. Made Henry feel good about his work and built his confidence up.

Henry's Mother- Was very worried about him going to war and tried to talk Henry out of it. She is very hard working.

Quiz 2

Quiz #2

Henry is referred to as "the youth" and Wilson is referred to as "the loud private." How has each character changed from the beginning of the story to now, specifically in regards to these monikers? Use specific examples from the story to support your answer.
Henry wouldn't be the youth anymore because of the way he stepped up and became a leader. He is known as a hero now now in the war. So he really grew up so you can't really call him "the Youth".
Wilson is loud and over confident. He thinks that he can beat a whole army by himself. During the fighting he really started to prove himself and become one of the greatest fighters in the regiment.

Chapter 24

The regiment goes back to the river where they started. The war is over. (Answers my question from last chapter) Henry starts to think about everything. He sees both sides of everything of how much of a coward he was and what he became to be. Henry begins to think about the world being peaceful and full of happiness. It stops raining and a little bit of sunshine peaks through the clouds. This shows the brightness that Henry was thinking about.

Chapter 23

They find out they need to charge or they will die. They charge toward the emeny will everything they have. Henry see that there flag carrier is down so he wants to go get there flag. Does he know that it is not capture the flag with paintball guns this is war?!? Him and Wilson go take the flag from the enemy. Again they drive them back. They gain four P.O.W's. I don't see why they needed the flag that was a big risk to go over there. They have to have so much confidence. Did they just win the whole war?

Chapter 22

Far away Henry sees two regiments in battle. The men could hear the enemy charging at them again. They get prepared for a feirce battle and stand strong wanting to take them on. The enemy is really close. Henry is still the flag carrier. Why is one of the best fighters holding the flag? The enemy again gets great position for battle. The battle is taking a toll on Henry's men many of them are dying. Henry is trying to find Wilson to see if he is okay. He finds him he is still fighting strong. Why again do they have terrible postion? It is good to see how well Henry and Wilson are doing!

Chapter 21

The regiment feels unstoppable after they won that battle. The lieutenant comes tells the commander that if they would've went another one hundred yards they would have won. They thought they did good because they killed a lot of the enemy. They start saying bad things about the lieutenant and say that it is hard fighting for someone when no matter what you do or how hard you try it is never good enough. Two guys come up to Henry and tell him that the the lieutenant wanted to know who the the flag carrier was. They said it was Wilson and Henry. The lieutenant was very proud of what they did in battle. How could the Lieutenat have wanted more form them? They killed many men and they thought they wouldn't have even came back alive and they won!

Chapter 20

The fighting isn't slowing down. They are getting defeated and feel like it is the officers fault. Henry become the flag carrier and Wilson thinks he is going to die again. Says that he will be okay. The smoke is getting so thick that they can't even see their enemy. When the smoke goes away all they see are dead bodies they drove them back again! How do they keep doing this just when you think they are going to lose? Henry is really stepping up!

Chapter 19

There is a battle starting. Henry's regiment is charging. There are men all around Henry dropping dead to the ground. Everyone is getting scared when the enemy is running at them. The leader is telling them to fight but no one does. Wilson fires the first shot and that gets the men to rally. They make a big move across the field. While they are moving many men get killed the flag carrier being one. So Henry and Wilson become the flag carriers. How come they never have good positions in battels?

Chapter 18

Henry sees a wounded soldier named Jimmie Rogers. Henry is looking for water but he can not find any. He really needs to get Jimmie some water. The commander said that the rebels are going to attack again. Henrys group is going to charge now this is real fighting according to the Lieutenat. The colonial says he is not sure that they will make it back alive. Wilson and Henry both think they will make now that they are two of the better fighters of the group. Do Henry and Wilson make it back alive? I don't think there regiment would be the same without them two.

Chapter 17

Henry is fighting like a mad man. The battle is short lived. They drive the enemy back very quickly. The general said that if he had more men like Henry then they could win the war in a week. Everyone starts to look at Henry like a war hero. He faught like crazy and he left everything out on the battle feild. The lieutenant said that they are the best regiment in the whole army. Henry just put all his fears behind him now he is a great fighter. Will the others follow his lead?

Chapter 16

They are all marching as the sound of battle is growing louder and louder. They take control a trench and they wait for the enemy to arrive. The men are nervous for the battle. They move into this forest and they get attacked. Henry blames the generals saying it is their fault they always lose. Henry really is frustrated with the genrals. Are the generals setting them up?

Chapter 15

Henry remembers the note that Wilson gave to him when he thought he was going to die so Henry was going to give it back but he stops himself. Wilson wants it back because he hasn't died and he feel embarassed about it shows a time when he was weak and scared. Why would he be embarassed war is crazy and he has never ran or anything?

Chapter 14

Henry wakes up and doesn't remember where he is. Wilson asks Henry if he is okay. Henry says that he feels pretty bad. They all start talking about the war to get each others opinions. Henry tells them about what he saw the day before and how they were getting beat. Wilson is thinking more on the bright side of things and says that the will win. Herny tells them about Jim. Then a fight breaks out. It is two men from the regiment. Wilson jumps in and breaks it up. Henry says Wilson he has changed a lot. Why do people in the same regiment fight?

Chapter 13

Henry gets lead back to his regiment. He walks toward the fire and when he gets close he meets a man with a gun and it turns out to be Wilson. They talk for a while and Henry makes up this carzy story about how he got seprated from everyone and got shot in the head. He shows Wilson the wound and Wilson calls for the Corporal to come and take care of him. He wraps his head and says it was just a graze. He says he will be fine. Will Henry ever fight?

Chapter 12

Henry is watching a fight and they are getting pushed back and he grabs a runner and wont let go. All he can say is "Why?" the runner keeps saying let go and when Henry doesn't he hits him in the head hard with his rifle. He tries so hard to get up but he can't. People are running around Henry, cannons are going off, and it is still in the heat of the battle. This man sees how hurt Henry is then says I am going your way i can give you a lift. That man just talked and talked. He finds Henry's regiment. He drops him off there and says good luck. Who was that man? Will Henry ever see him again?

Chapter 11

The sound of battle is growing louder and closer. He comes up to a roadway full of wagons, teams, and men. He is getting this fire in his heart to go and fight he fells like it is his duty to fight, but then doubt creeped into his mind. He asks himself how can i fight without a rifle? Will i find my regiment? He feels like a murder because all the dead soldiers are his fault. Why does he have a change of heart he was strong and willing to fight at the begining? Now he is scared.

Chapter 10

Henry is still with the wounded soldier they are talking and the soldiers says he isn't feeling well so Henry gets scared that he is going to die to. The soldier thinks Herny is Tom Janison who was the soldiers friend. He keeps asking him if he is hurt and is trying to get him to go take care of it. Henry knows he is not really hurt and he is not really Tom so he gets defensive about it and tells the man to stop bothering him. So he walks away. Henry keeps wishing he was dead. Where is Henry even going? Is he going back to fight?

Chapter 9

Henry meets back up with Jim. He was happy to see Henry right away because he thought Henry was dead. They talked for a while Henry noticed that Jim was wounded. Jim told Henry that he was scared of getting run over by a cart. Henry tried to move Jim away from the battlefield but Jim let and told Henry to get away and leave him alone. A short time later Jim got enough strenght to run away but he started having somethign was wrong with his movents and he fell over and died. What made Jim do this?

Chapter 8

Henry is walking around then he hears something. A crimson roar came from the distance. His mind was going crazy. He was running toward the battle. I thought he was scared of batlle? He comes opon some dead soldiers. He sees soldiers walking down the road and he follows them. A man very badly wounded starts to walk with him about how it was a good fight and how brave everyone was for not running. He also asks Henry where he was wounded Herny just keeps walking. Where are they taking the soldiers? Is this Henry's regiment?

Chapter 7

Henry feels bad for running and leaving his rediment. Henry know that they won and pushed them back without him. He thought they would outcast him for running. he tries telling himself he wasn't a coward. He then walks away from the battle and goes into the forest. He finds a dead soldier with ants eating him and he turns and runs thinking the dead man will call out to him. Why did he leave the battle again? Will he ever find his regiment again? Are they even alive?

Chapter 6

Henry is high on life right now he fought very couragesly and was proud of himself. At first he was just glad it was over. Everyone was giving speaches, handshakes, and hugs. Everyone is tired hoping they don't fight again for over a week. All of the sudden they come fighting back. They are all asking for support they don't think they can last again. Henry saw every one running away and he joined in. Why would he run? I thought he was brave.

Chapter 5

They are waiting for the enemy to get close enough to shoot and Henry is getting nervous. He was trying to figure out if his gun was loaded if he was ready. Henry says he didn't feel like a man but a member which means he wasn't looking out for himself he was fighting as a team and he was apart of it. It was very hot he was sweating a lot and he thought his eyes would crack like hot stones. A rage over took him. Henry sees real intense death for the first time and he stays strong and fights hard. He doesn't run like he thought he would. His leader dies what will happen next? Will Henry step up?

Chapter 4

The brigade was sitting in the grove trying to look through the smoke with there guns drawn. They could see people running out of the haze. Carrot went to the hospital sick. Now they have Hasbrouck as there leader and he isn't afraid of anything. Bill is another man that doesn't get scared. While they are waiting there shots went off and people were dodging bullets and trying to get away. The lieutenant was shot in the hand and he went off with swear words and that made the other men laugh and feel more comfortable. After the battle there are mixed emotions. What is Saunders and what happened to it?

Quiz #1

Quiz #1

Post your answer to the following question in the most current location on your blog. Be complete. You may use your notes (obviously).

1. What does the title of this book mean? Be specific in your response, noting Henry's comments.

2. What is the importance of the tattered man? What does he represent?

3. What role does Henry's mother play while he is away from her?

4. How does Henry use the squirrel to justify his actions?

Chapter 3

They keep marching for miles and miles and they are all complaing about there tired and sore feet. They hear gun shots and run closer to it and Henry is getting very nervous. He looks around to try and run but he is in a moving box. They come across a dead body and the shoes have been warn down now they are paper thin. Henry is thinking that they will be ambushed. The lieutenant called Henry up to the front of the ranks. They are all trying to figure out why they are wearing out their legs. Wilson has a feeling that he is going to die so he gives Henry a letter to give to his parents. Why does Wilson think he is going to die? Why does Wilson give the letter to Henry?

Chapter 2

Wilson is a new character that is in Henry's group. There is going to be a big battle soon and so they are told to march. Henry is starting to wish that he was back at home on that farm and he doesn't think he is fit to fight in war. Henry ask Wilson if he will run when the fighting starts and he laughs at him and says "No i will never run any man betting on me runnin will lose." Why would he want to come and fight and then have second thoughts? He obviously not ready for war.

Chapter 1

There is a lot of arguing and fighting in the beginning of the book. Henery decieds to enlist in the army and his mother is against it so she tells him how important he is on the farm and she gives him a long speach she warns him about the drinking and swearing but he goes anyway. so she makes him 8 pairs of socks and gives him nice warm shirts. Once he gets there some of the older army men are telling him stories about war. they are also talking about seeing if people will run from battle. Why is his mom so worried about the swearing and drinking didn't everyone do that back then?