The Great Gatsby

 Reading the Great Gatsby again reminds me of my old blog, and the early days of college when I was an English major. I was really into the book and the movie had just come out in theatres. I had read the book for the first time in high school, and thought it was interesting but didn't really grasp the whole story and meaning until later.

Now working at a high school, if I'm in a junior English class (which I love) I will read this book once again- which they are currently reading. It brings back memories of reading it and loving it on my own a number of years ago. And 2 years ago, I was in a Junior English class also and got more from the book and the plot. I feel each time, I get a new perspective and more lessons learned from Fitgerald's classic. 

The 2013 movie adaption is a whole other layer. The book of course is more detailed, but the movie also depicts details from the book. And the cinematography, the soundtrack is a masterpiece all its own. The modern merging with the traditional has a unique, creative and original feel. 

But the story of course is well- tragic and sad, and the music follows along with the melancholy tune.

 There is so much to say- a book I've read at least 4 or 5 times. I used to think my favorite part was the time period- the Roaring 20's. But I actually really like the character development and detailed writing, and the plot, and the illusion of the American Dream all in the mix. Can it ever get old?