How does Gatsby call people when he talks to them?
"Old sport"
Tell us about Nick's romantic relationships.
1. There was a girl "west" and he still did not break it off totally 2. He went out with an accountant a bit and then let it fizzle out 3. Jordan
What is Gatsby's sadness?
That Daisy, whom he loved, married another man.
Where has Nick come from?
He has come from Minnesota.
What does the green light symbolise?
It seems as if it is in the direction of Daisy's house. Green is hope, green is money. Also, American Dream.
What advice did Nick's father give him?
Not to judge people quickly.
How do Nick and Tom know each other?
They went to Yale University (in New Haven) together.
What are some of the things Gatsby tells Nick about himself?
1. He was successful in the war. 2. He got a medal from Montenegro. 3. He studied in Oxford. 4. He lived in many European capital cities. 5. He collected rubies
Why does Gatsby introduce Nick to Wolfsheim?
Wolfsheim is supposed to be a character reference.
What do the books in Gatsby's library symbolise?
Gatsby wants others to think well of him. He spends a lot of effort/money on that. But in the end, it is fake.
What rumours do we hear about Gatsby? Name at least four.
1. He has murdered someone. 2. He was a German spy. 3. He is a relative of Kaiser Wilhelm. 4. He is a bootlegger.
How do we know that Jordan Baker is dishonest?
1. She lied about getting a car wet. 2. She cheated at a golf tournament by moving a ball to a better position.
Why did Tom break Myrtle's nose?
He was drunk and Myrtle kept saying Daisy's name. (That does not make it OK though!)
Who was Rosy Rosenthal?
He was a member of the Jewish betting mafia. He was killed. This is a real event.
Does Daisy know that Tom is having an affair? How do you know?
Yes. She told Nick she was unhappy and she shook her head at Tom when the phone rang for the second time at dinner.
How do Daisy and Jordan know each other?
They grew up together.
How do Daisy and Gatsby know each other?
They met when he was a soldier and at a camp near her home.
What does the Valley of Ashes symbolise?
hopelessness of the working class, no escape
What changes were there in the Roaring 20s?
1. Women's votes, 2. country getting richer, 3. more people moving to cities, 4. Jazz, 5. new dances
What did Meyer Wolfsheim do?
He fixed the 1919 World Series (baseball). - The event is real.
Does George Wilson know that Myrtle is having an affair?
No.
What do the eyes of TJ Eckleburg symbolise?
Someone watching and judging the society.
Where have we seen the colour yellow?
The garage, the glasses of TJ Eckleburg, the windows at the apartment in New York, Gatsby's car
What does West Egg symbolise?
old money, the "aristocracy" of the USA (white, Anglo-Saxon)
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