Name that Character
About the Story
Symbolism
Vocabulary
Gatsby & More
100
represents one of the "new women" of the era--cynical, boyish, and self-centered
Jordan Baker
100
During what era does the novel take place?
1920's
100
What does the light at the end of the green dock represent?
Daisy
100
Fantastically ugly or absurd
Grotesque
100
Where are the eyes of Dr. TJ Eckleberg located and what color is mostly associated with this city?
The "Valley of Ashes" & grey/gray
200
cheats on her husband; possesses a fierce vitality and desperately looks for a way to improve her situation
Myrtle Wilson
200
Who is the author?
F. Scott Fitzgerald
200
In the story, there are time when characters rise up (elevators, road, stairs, etc.), what else are they "rising" up in?
Social Status
200
Never-ending; ceaseless
Incessant
200
Explain the symbolism and meaning in James Gatsby's name.
James = surr-planter (to rise to power or take over in a scheming/strategic way)

Gatsby = Gat- revolver or gun

James Gatsby tries to take Daisy from Tom and ultimately ends up dying by a gunshot

300
comes from a wealthy family; co-dependent; in love w/ two men
Daisy Buchanan
300
What are the two different cities where the wealthy live?
West Egg & East Egg
300
What are the three themes of The Great Gatsby? (must get 2/3 correct)
The American Dream, moral corruption, & elitism
300
Drowsy; sluggish; lazy
Lethargic
300
Nick is a neutral name and means "victory of the people." Explain why this name is appropriate for the character who plays Nick.
Nick is non-judgmental and doesn't choose sides. He is also the only person in the story who isn't morally corrupt at the end and instead sees everyone else for who they are.
400
Two large eyes on a billboard located in the "Valley of Ashes"
Dr. TJ Eckleberg
400
What serious economic problem was going on during this era?
The Great Depression
400
What do the eyes of Dr. TJ Eckleberg represent?
An all knowing, all seeing omnipotent God
400
Not restrained by moral or ethical principles
Unscrupulously 
400
Correctly embed the following quote with a lead in sentence. Cite the textual evidence. (page 110).


"I'm going to fix everything just the way it was before," he said, nodding determinedly. "She'll See."

Nick notices Gatsby's delusion to his own American Dream when Gatsby states, "'I'm going to fix everything just the way it was before,' he said, nodding determinedly. 'She'll see'" (Fitzgerald pg. 110).
500
Free loader who lives at Gatsby's mansion; plays the piano
Klipspringer
500
Which characters die in the novel (in chronological order of their death)?
Myrtle, Gatsby, George
500
What is the symbolism behind "Owl Eyes?"
An owl symbolizes wisdom and a call of death. Owl Eyes saw Gatsby for he truly was and saw past his facade. 
500
Placing two or more things side by side to emphasize a link or contrast
juxtaposition
500
Weather is important symbolically in the novel. Choose one type of weather and explain how it is used in the story to add meaning to a specific scene or create symbolism for the characters?


Ex: Fall, Spring, Winter, Summer, Rain, Snow, etc.

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