The Great Gatsby | Chapter 5 Summary & Analysis | F. Scott Fitzgerald

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[georgehanna]

Two things to add to the summary: it was raining so when Gatsby disappears and then knocks on the door he is soaked. Second, Gatsby does not break the clock! He knocks the clock, but catches it so it's not broken. Notably, he apologizes as if he broke it, but he didn't.

[cllluster]

in most books, gatsby catches the clock. i was taught that it symbolizes gatsby’s desire to have control of time. hope that helps anyone who was confused.

[ndjdjdj]

Lmaooo the whole time I was like geez what’s the hurry man why you talking so fast but didn’t realize my video speed was on 1.75x after listening to chapter 5 audio lmaoo

[lifesucks]

so we not gonna talk abt how daisy collapsed into tears when she saw pretty shirts..

[dillonwarren]

I hate school so much, I’m glad I’m just reading this book for pure entertainment, I just need these reviews to help me better understand the story, because the books 100 years old

[_deweyblack_]

Looks like you forgot to read for homework

[feefervalencia]

When in chapter 5 it explains that Gatsby is wearing a white suit with gold, it can symbolize his purity is tainted by his wealth.

[thelightninja]

That's poetic how Gatsby breaking the clock is a reference to how he can't go back in time. Dang.

[nicomadrid]

Thank you professor. This was an easy run through of the book.

[Austin-kien]

Was it not raining as well during the tea party?

[Mem]

I love these short, animated and very well explained videos!

[ninac]

i love this channel, it really helps when i don't want to reread

[linusbao]

thank u so much, but in my book it says that gatsby caught the clock mid air so it didnt break?

[MyAutumnFall]

I never read the book so I always come here right before I got to take my quiz

[laurenobi.]

the clock didn’t really break .... it’s symbolic, he had said something and it was awkward so it acted like “stopped time “

[leorapaport]

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[tedstrange]

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[raptorbrotherhood]

You’re goated my guy thanks for helping me out for my English quiz

[relyk.mp]

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[Pharaoh]

Great video and thank you, helped a lot!❤