I. Vocabulary List. to come to rest, to brood over smth., to resent, to saunter, unprosperous, a gleam of hope (of beauty)

to come to rest, to brood over smth., to resent, to saunter, unprosperous, a gleam of hope (of beauty), to slap smb on the shoulder, vitality n - vital adj, in the vicinity, incessant, to undergo a change, affected adj, in disdain, to treat smb with disdain, shiftlessness n, to be below smb, to be entangled in smth., to repel vt

1. Express the same notion in one word.

to cause a feeling of dislike; the use of unnatural manners; to stop; to think silently for a long time about things that make you sad, worried or angry; to walk in slow and relaxed way, often in no particular direction; to hit lightly in a friendly way; the immediately surrounding area; never stopping; to experience (smth which is unpleasant or involves a change);to catch and cause smth to become mixed or involved with smth else, esp. so that it is difficult to escape from it

2. Study the use of the active vocabulary in these word combinations and sentences:

a) an affected gesture (manner, pose, laughter); to be shiftless, to hate shiftlessness, to confront shiftlessness and disorder; prosperous banker(country, business, years); a gleam of diamonds (light, fire, interest, pride); incessant bombardment (rain, chatter, complaints, pains)

b) 1. Affected phrases are hardly relevant at a meeting. 2. "Where we hoped to see determination and discipline, we found shiftlessness and lack of order," said the dean. 3. The actress's mastery and vitality brought down the house. 4.I hope it won't be below you to see that there are other people waiting. 5. You can use this sort of greeting only with the people you can slap on the shoulders. 6. Unfortunately, the smell of this flower does not repel people, and they develop headaches. 7. The car hit the kerb, rolled over and came to rest in a ditch. 8. He sat at his desk brooding over why she had left him.9. She bitterly resented her father's new wife. 10. The people who were hurt in the accident were taken to the only hospital in the immediate vicinity. 11. Cinema in Britain is undergoing a revival of popularity. 12. The older musicians disdain the new, rock-influenced music. 13. The bill is sure to entangle parliament in endless debate. 14. The dolphin had become entangled in the fishing nets.

3. Translate using the active vocabulary

1.Поблизости от вокзала есть несколько гостиниц. 2.0на перенесла сложную операцию. 3.Защитники крепости отразили атаку противника. 4.Его манеры вызывают у меня неприязнь. 5.Он часто предавался скорби. б.Он любит раздумывать и не любит действовать. 7.Жеманные манеры, вычурный стиль, искусственная/притворная улыбка.8. Пренебречь предложением, относиться свысока. 9.Втянуть в ссору, поймать в ловушку, запутываться в противоречиях.

4. Paraphrase or explain:

1.It had occurred to me that this shadow of a garage must be a blind, and that sumptuous and romantic apartments were concealed overhead,... (p. 29)

2. Tom deferred that much to the sensibilities of those East Eggers who might be on the train, (p. 30)

3....as she expanded the room grew smaller around her, until she seemed to be revolving on a noisy, creaking pivot through the smoky air. (p.33)

П. Discuss the following:

1. Describe the valley of ashes. Notice the words used to describe the place. What is the meaning of the

gigantic eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg?

2. F Scott Fitzgerald is scrupulous in the description of places of residence. In this chapter the author presents the description of Tom and Myrtle's apartment. Describe it. Compare it with Tom and Daisy's place. Say what colours prevail in this chapter. Why? Note the repetition of the word "dust" in the first two chapters. What does it suggest?

3. Summarize your impressions of the atmosphere at the party in Tom and Myrtle's apartment in New York and compare it with that of the party at the Buchanans' in East Egg. How does the author achieve the vitality of the scenes? What was Nick Carraway's impression of the conversation and the action in the apartment? Comment on his words: "I was within and without, simultaneously enchanted and repelled by the inexhaustible variety of life." What may the lines from the morning Tribune suggest? Isn't Carraway at home both in the world of Daisy and in the world of Myrtle (but belonging to neither and so able to see and judge both very clearly)? Prove your viewpoint.

4. The scenes of parties serve to introduce all the important characters and places in the novel (see also
Chapter III). Each scrape of dialogue speaks volumes. Describe Myrtle's appearance, clothes, manner
of speech and behaviour. Say why her flat, her furniture, her books, her guests are dwelt on by the
author. Touch upon her tastes and interests. What features of her character does the author emphasize?
Was Myrtle proud of her position? How does the author emphasize its precariousness? Compare Daisy
and Myrtle. What Myrtle's quality contrasts with Daisy's cool elegance?

a) Reread the story of Myrtle's marriage. What caused Myrtle's disappointment in her husband? Comment on her words: "I married him because I thought he was a gentleman... I thought he knew something about breeding but he wasn't fit to lick my shoe." How does Wilson strike you (describe his appearance, manner of speech and behaviour)?

b) Comment on the details Myrtle emphasizes telling the story of her first meeting with Tom. How do you understand her words: "All I kept thinking about, over and over was 'You can't live forever; you can't live forever!" Myrtle hoped to marry Tom, didn't she?

c) What role does Myrtle play with Tom's prestige and money? Comment on the following: "Myrtle raised her eye brows in despair at the shiftlessness of the lower orders: 'Those people! You have to keep after them all the time!'" As you see one moment Myrtle avoids the word "bitch" when buying a dog, the next takes for granted that a total stranger may have a more than friendly interest in meeting her sister.

Summarize your observations of how Myrtle's traits of character are revealed through her words, manner of speech and behaviour. Point out the peculiarities of her language. Prove that her style bears the stamp of her class. Discuss how F. Scott Fitzgerald depicts a universe of the "lower orders" represented by some minor characters.

a) What do you come to know about Myrtle's sister? Describe her appearance, tastes, behaviour. What was Catherine's impression of Monte Carlo? How does this detail characterize her?

b) Speak of the impression the couple of McKees produces on you.

5. In this chapter you meet Tom Buchanan again. What do you think of his treatment of "the lower orders"?

6. Again Gatsby's name crops up. Sum up all the references to Gatsby. What is the information about Gatsby you get from the chapter? What effect is achieved by the author by not introducing the main character to the reader on the opening pages of the book? What are the methods by which the narrator informs the reader of some facts, circumstances, events? Is he always a witness to them?

7. Comment upon the blending of the comic and dramatic in chapters I-II.

Ш. Topic for discussion

1. Nick meets Myrtle Wilson. Describe the party at the apartment house and its climax.

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