We continued our study of the novel. We read and studied chapter VIII. We dissected the critical scene of Gatsby's demise. We discussed Fitzgerald's purpose and language. We discussed the significance of the symbolism. We also annotated to increase our understanding. We finished answering the accompanying study guide questions. The second hour was devoted to vocabulary. We finished the first three-chapter review. We worked through the exercises, and Taylor did quite well using the difficult vocabulary in context.