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What is the overall message of the novel?
The pursuit of dreams can lead to disillusionment
What is the significance of Gatsby’s funeral?
It shows his isolation
How does Nick feel about the East at the end?
He rejects it as corrupt
What does “boats against the current” mean?
People struggle against time and the past
How does the novel critique society?
It shows selfishness and moral decay
What does Gatsby’s dream depend on?
Daisy and the past
What role does wealth play in morality?
The wealthy avoid consequences
How does class affect relationships?
Old money dominates new money
How is illusion vs. reality shown?
Gatsby’s dream does not match reality
What is the main theme of the American Dream in the novel?
It is corrupted and unattainable
What does the color yellow symbolize?
Corruption and wealth
What does the color white symbolize?
False purity and innocence
What does West Egg represent?
New money and ambition
What does East Egg represent?
Old money and tradition
What do cars symbolize in the novel?
Wealth, power, and danger
What does Myrtle’s death symbolize?
The consequences of carelessness
What does Gatsby’s house represent?
His wealth and dream
What do Dr. T.J. Eckleburg’s eyes symbolize?
Judgment or a godlike presence
What does the Valley of Ashes represent?
Moral decay and social inequality
What does the green light symbolize by the end?
The unattainable dream
What does Gatsby’s childhood schedule show?
His ambition and discipline
How does Gatsby’s father view him?
With pride and admiration
What does Owl Eyes represent?
Insight and awareness
How do Tom and Daisy handle problems?
They avoid them and rely on wealth
Why do people attend Gatsby’s parties but not his funeral?
They are shallow and self-serving
What does Nick mean by “worth the whole **** bunch”?
Gatsby is better than the others morally
How does Nick feel about Gatsby at the end?
He admires him more than others
What does Tom’s affair reveal?
His hypocrisy and entitlement
What does Daisy’s voice symbolize?
Wealth and status
Why is Gatsby obsessed with the past?
He wants to relive his romance with Daisy
How does Gatsby try to reinvent himself?
Through wealth and status
Why did Gatsby change his name?
To reinvent himself
What is Gatsby’s real name?
James Gatz
What motivates George Wilson?
Despair and a desire for justice
How is Myrtle portrayed?
Ambitious but trapped in her class
What does Jordan Baker represent?
Dishonesty and carelessness
What kind of person is Daisy beneath her charm?
Shallow and self-protective
How is Tom characterized?
Controlling, entitled, and unfaithful
What does Gatsby’s life reveal about him?
He is driven by dreams and reinvention
How does Nick change over the novel?
He becomes disillusioned with the wealthy
Who attends Gatsby’s funeral?
Very few people including Nick and Gatsby’s father
What happens to Gatsby in Chapter 8?
He is shot and killed by George Wilson
Why does Gatsby refuse to leave town?
He wants to stay near Daisy
Why didn’t Gatsby return to Daisy right away?
He was poor and needed money
What does Gatsby reveal about his past with Daisy?
They were in love before the war
What does Nick observe about Tom and Daisy afterward?
They are careless and avoid responsibility
What does Gatsby do after the accident?
He takes the blame to protect Daisy
Why does Myrtle run into the road?
She thinks Tom is driving
Who is driving when Myrtle is killed?
Daisy
Why can’t Daisy say she never loved Tom?
Because she did love him at one point
What truth does Tom reveal about Gatsby?
He is involved in illegal business
What happens during the hotel confrontation?
Tom and Gatsby argue over Daisy
Why do the characters go to New York in Chapter 7?
To escape the heat and tension
Why does Gatsby stop throwing parties?
To focus on Daisy
How does Tom begin to suspect Gatsby and Daisy?
He notices their closeness
What does Gatsby show Daisy to impress her?
His mansion and wealth
How does Daisy react when she sees Gatsby again?
She is emotional and overwhelmed
What is Gatsby’s goal in reconnecting with Daisy?
To rekindle their past romance
What does Gatsby ask Jordan to tell Nick?
To invite Daisy over so he can see her
How does Nick finally meet Gatsby?
At one of Gatsby’s parties
What is unusual about Gatsby’s parties?
Many guests come uninvited
What rumors surround Gatsby?
That he is a spy, murderer, and criminal
What happens at Tom and Myrtle’s apartment party?
Tom gets drunk and hits Myrtle
Where do Tom and Myrtle meet?
On the train between West Egg and New York
What does the green light represent early in the novel?
Hope and Gatsby’s dream of Daisy
What is Gatsby doing the first time Nick sees him?
Reaching toward the green light
Who is Jordan Baker?
A professional golfer with a dishonest reputation
What kind of person is Tom Buchanan?
Arrogant wealthy and aggressive
How is Nick related to Daisy Buchanan?
She is his cousin
Who is Nick Carraway and why does he move to the East?
He is the narrator who moves East to learn the bond business
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