Character description
Narrator of the novel. Jay Gatsby's neighbor; Daisy's cousin.
Who is Nick Carraway?
Three words that describe Gatsby's parties.
ANSWERS COULD INCLUDE:
Luxurious, Wild, Extravagant.
The style of music was being played at Gatsby's parties.
What is jazz?
"In his blue gardens men and girls come and go like moths..." is an example of this type of figurative language that compares two things.
What is a simile?
Who is Jay Gatsby?
The reason why Gatsby wants to show Daisy his house.
What is... he wants to impress her/show off his wealth and show her what his money can buy?
Where Gatsby and Nick live; new money.
What is West Egg?
Gatsby throws this item of clothing at Daisy to prove how wealthy he is, and show her the luxurious lifestyle he can provide for her.
What are shirts?
Wealthy socialite, Jay Gatsby's lover, Nick's cousin, wife of Tom.
Who is Daisy Buchanan?
The reason why Gatsby is so wealthy.
What is... his involvement in a bootlegging operation?
Where Daisy and Tom live; old money.
What is East Egg?
Gatsby knocks over this item when he reunites with Daisy after five years, symbolizing his futile attempts to repeat the past.
What is a clock?
Myrtle Wilson's husband, owns a gas station. Responsible for killing Gatsby.
Who is George Wilson?
Where Gatsby grew up and what his parents did for work.
What is... poor farmers from North Dakota?
The time period of The Great Gatsby.
What is
The Roaring 20s AND the Jazz Age?
At the end of Daisy's dock; represents Gatsby's hope for the future with Daisy, and the hope of the American Dream.
What is the green light?
Golf pro, Daisy's close friend.
Who is Jordan Baker?
Gatsby's real name.
Who is James Gatz?
Women who would wear short hairstyles and elaborate dresses, "wander" through the crowd, become the "center of a group", dance, and "glide on through" the party.
What are flappers?
The eyes of this man are illustrated on a billboard, and represent the eyes of God staring down on American society.
Who is T.J. Eckelberg?