Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Money cannot buy happiness.

in the words of john lennon, "money cant buy me love." this is very true in the book "the great gatsby." when gatsby really starts to feel lonely he bought a big house and threw alot of parties. however this does not work. he does not feel happy without daisy. he finds that money can buy you a big house and rich friends but money cant buy you love.
What is the secret connection between Gatsby and Daisy? What does Gatsby hope for? Why does he throw his elaborate parties?Respond in one well written paragraph.Why did Gatsby buy his house? Why does he think he needs such a mansion?Respond in one well written paragraph.


well, gatsby fell in love with daisy before left for the military. he hoped to see her again. i think gatsby threw big parties so that he wouldnt have to feel so alone. he then bought the house so that he can have these big parties.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

What image watches over the "Valley of Ashes?" What do you think this symbol represents?


The image in the "valley of ashes" was Dr. Eckleburg's eyes. This represents that Dr. Eckleburg watches out for the town and the towns people.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

american lit great gatsby chapter 1

Write a paragraph identifying each character introduced in these chapters. Add any identifying phrases about each one.. Also add any information which links one character to another.


Gatsby, Miss Baker, Tom Buchanans, Nick, Daisy, The Carraways,

Monday, February 9, 2009

TLG WINS BIG AT HOME!!!

klickitat loses @ TLG

TLG forced 22 turnovers out of klickitat. handing them there 2nd loss in a 3 game losing streak. mcconville had 10 assists but only 6 points. he was contained by a freshman "defensive body bag", lucas king. Linville from klickitat filled in for mason and prominski with 22 points. TLG played there game all the way to the end. they pressured and completely took Klickitat out of there game. Luke Dearden scored 22 points, Alex Whitefield had 15 points, Andy Wells double doubled with 11 points and 13 rebounds, while Tygh Schuster racked up 11 points and 6 assists.

Tygh Schuster stole the ball during the press in the last seconds and passed to Andy Wells, Wells got fouled.
Andy Wells hit a clutch freethrow to put TLG up 2. Mcconville rushes down court and tosses up a prayer and could'nt connect.

TLG's coach Dan Concienne says, "we are definitely playing well together. Although it is a shame to see this happening so late in the season, it is good to see us playing closer to our potential."

Monday, February 2, 2009

my research is coming along just fine. im getting some good information.

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

english 11-research paper

i would like to do my research on puritan beliefs.