The Eggs and City
Symbolism
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100

This 'New Money' area is where Nick Carraway and Jay Gatsby live

What is West Egg?

100

Gatsby reaches toward this distant colored light at the end of Daisy’s dock.

What is the green light?

100

She is a professional golfer and is dishonest to Nick Carraway.

Who is Jordan Baker?

100

"Can’t repeat the past? ...Why of course you can!"

Who is Jay Gatsby?

200

This deserted area, home to George and Myrtle Wilson, sits between the Eggs and New York.

What is the Valley of Ashes?

200

This 'Doctor' watches over the Valley of Ashes from a decaying billboard.

Who is Dr. T.J. Eckleburg?

200

This underground figure supposedly fixed the 1919 World Series.

Who is Meyer Wolfsheim?

200

"I’m one of the few honest people that I have ever known."

Who is Nick Carraway?

300

Jay Gatsby impresses Daisy by throwing what at her

What are shirts?

300

This character is nicknamed for his large glasses and his discovery that Gatsby’s books are real.

Who is Owl Eyes?

300

This millionaire yachtsman was Gatsby’s early mentor and the reason he doesn't drink.

Who is Dan Cody?

300

"God knows what you’ve been doing... You may fool me, but you can’t fool God!"

Who is George Wilson?

400

Nick, Tom, and Gatsby confront their feelings for Daisy in a suite at this famous hotel.

What is The Plaza Hotel?

400

These 'cufflinks' worn by Meyer Wolfsheim represent the brutal nature of his business.

What are human molars?

400

This boarder at Gatsby's house plays the piano

Who is Klipspringer?

400

"I’ve been drunk for about a week now, and I thought it might sober me up to sit in a library."

Who is Owl Eyes?

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