Monica’s Comments (group member since Nov 09, 2010)

Monica’s comments from the Akins AP Lang & Comp - Hollis 8 group.

Sierra wrote: "why is adultery normal to them?
i dont understand."

Sierra, I used the word normal because from what I've read, adultery doesn't seem like a huge capital offense and looks like it's not taken seriously. I say this because in the book, Daisy and Jordan Baker both suspect or know that Daisy's husband is cheating on her and yet she does nothing about it. But I can't be completely sure on this because I'm still reading and it might come up later on. Another action that led me to believe adultery was common was when Daisy's husband, Tom, took Carraway to meet his mistress and Carraway acted like if it was an everyday occurrence. That's what I understood from the book, but I might be wrong or misinterpreted what Carraway was feeling.

Hope you can see my point, Sierra. :)

I also agree with Kristen. (Snice sista'!)
Having the narrator also be a character in the book brings much insight and helps the reader understand so much more, as opposed to having the narrator just be the narrator, which would create some confusion for the reader.

And as for all the adultery... Well, it seems pretty normal, not that it makes it okay, just normal to have in those parts of the city and the time period.

As for the eggs, eye's, eye glasses, I still don't know what they mean. Hopefully, as I keep reading, I'll catch on. :)