Vocabulary I
To pretend
What is Feign
In a short time; soon
What is Anon
Which characters live in the Valley of the Ashes?
Who are the Wilsons.
What is the setting of the novel?
1920s, New York
"I can't stand my husband. The only crazy thing I did was marry him"
Myrtle
Showing arrogant superiority
What is supercilious
Describing a person through their physical attributes
What is Direct Characterization
Which character is a professional golfer?
Who is Jordan Baker
The "Eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg" are symbolic of
The eyes of God/truth
"But I did love Tom once, as I loved you."
Daisy
Being particular about something, careful
What is Conscientious
the use of objects or idea that represent a concept or emotion
What is Symbolism
Which character is an ex-polo player?
Who is Tom Buchanan
What's the reason that Gatsby gives huge parties every weekend?
He hopes to see Daisy.
"Do you think everything will please her, old sport?"
Gatsby
Showing unbelief
What is Incredulous
The position of the narrator in relation to the story
What is Point of View
Which character wants to reverse time; repeat history?
Who is Jay Gatsby
Why does George Wilson shoot Gatsby?
He thinks he is Myrtle's lover.
The rich arrogant, careless people with whom I care not to associate myself ."
Nick
Lacking in color; pale
What is Wan
To make known subtly and indirectly
What is Intimation
Which character fixed the World Series of 1919?
Who is Meyer Wolfsheim
Why is Gatsby's love for Daisy doomed to fail?
Daisy can't live up to Gatsby's idea of her.
"Say her name one more time, and I'll knock you in the kisser."
Tom