This week in my life several of my friends finished reading The Great Gatsby. Because I very much enjoyed see the different perspectives in the LitCrit I thought maybe I should share the information I took away from reading the 'Queer Theory' on Gatsby with my friends. Maybe have a fun little discussion? I was met with ridicule. To defend myself against verbal abuse I obrained a copy of Queer Theory from Ms. Valentino and persuaded my friends to attempt to read it. Here, are the results.
Jack Percy (Perc)
Jack, what are your thoughts on the theory I proposed to you?
Uh, to be honest, I read your article and I just saw a lot of stretches and it was trying really hard to prove that Nick was gay. But, in the book he was clearly with Jordan, and went on dates with Jordan, he like hugged her, he said he felt a different way about her, so... I definitely don't agree with your theory.
Did you read at all on how there's evidence that Fitzgerald himself was a little confused with his sexuality?
I, uh, did not get to that part. Why would that influence? Are you tryna say that he was trying to express himself through Nick?
That's exactly what I am saying.
So, my thoughts on that... I guess that could kinda make sense. I don't know, I still don't agree. He was clearly with Jordan the entire time.
Nick and Jordan ended just as Gatsby and Daisy ended.
Okay. So...this is my interview?
Yeah, I guess. I don't have more questions
Andrew Hadad (Ange)
How much did you really read?
I skimmed over the highlighted parts and the first few pages.
Did you read the last few pages on Fitzgerald's personal life?
Nah
Awesome. Can you please?
Of course, Yazzy. If that's what you want.
Did I change your mind?
The Fitzgerald thing, dressing up on a girl on numerous occasions, I think that he might be gay. But, I don't think he tried to portray Nick as gay...is that fair?
Did it at least interest you in any way?
Uh, yea, I found it interesting. It made me realize things I didn't see before. Like how Jordan could be a boy or girl name, well I knew that, I didn't think of it here though. Like, he was giving a lot of details and that was good.
Did you think that was interesting, that all those little details could be there? It's a lot to simply be a coincidence.
Yea, I found it interesting. I found it so interesting, you can type it S-O-O-O to make yourself sound better.
What piece of information did you find most convincing?
Definitely NOT the pink suit. I would say Tom being homophobic, shows that Fitzgerald could have put Nick being gay as an underlying theme in the book. It places him and Nick just even farther apart and highlights Tom, being such a terrible guy. Because he is, am I right?
You are so right
Thank you.
Do you just think this article is just reading into the text too much?
um...Yea, for sure. I don't know what else to say to that...
Yea, that was kinda just a statement...I just changed my intonation at the end. I think we're done.
I like to believe the boys are just being stubborn. But, as closing remarks, I really hope this doesn't reflect poorly on me to associate with people who got in trouble with Ms. Valentino in the past... That would stink :( They're smart, and kinda funny sometimes... I swear.
I like how you brought in other students opinions, it's interesting to see other's points of view. I also like how it was set up like an interview it made it easier to read!
ReplyDeleteNice Yasmeen! It was cool that you interviewed them and we got to see other people's perspective.
ReplyDeleteOh and yes to Unbroken! Seriously so excited!!
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