Vocabulary
Libel
a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation.
The Green Light
Gatsby's attachment to his dreams of The American Dream and Daisy
Green
Ex: The green light at the end of Daisy's dock
The fact that Daisy and Gatsby's relationship will always be affected by money
Represents Gatsby's dreams and his wealth hopelessly tangled together
Who said
"It makes me sad because I've never seen such beautiful shirts before"
Daisy
Who is the narrator of the story?
Nick Carraway
Subterfuges
The use of tricky actions to hide or get something
West Egg vs. East Egg
Symbolizes the division of social classes
East Egg is old money while West Egg is new money
Blue
Ex: Eyes of Dr T.J. Eckleburg Billboard
Gatsby's Gardens are described as "Shades of blue"
Represent dreams and add an element of "Other worldliness"
Who said
"I raised him up out of nothing, right out of the gutter. I saw right away he was a fine-appearing, gentlemanly young man, and when he told me he was an Oggsford I knew I could use him good."
Meyer Wolfshiem
Nick thinks that Gatsby is better than Tom or Daisy because ....
He has a dream
Punctilious
It can, of course, always be repeated
The Past
Grey
Ex: The Valley of Ashes
Jordan's eyes
Disappearance of dreams
Places or things which one cannot escape from
Who said
"God knows what you've been doing, everything you've been doing. You may fool me, but you can't fool God!"
Wilson
Who is the only one of Gatsby's party guests to attend his funeral?
Owl Eyes
Truculent
Cruel; Savage ; Destructive
What represents a social and moral wasteland? and who watches over it?
The Valley of Ashes which is watched over by Dr. T.J. Eckleburg's Glasses billboard
Lavender
Ex: The rooms of Gatsby's mansion
Gatsby's shirts
Color of indulgence and is used mainly in reference to Gatsby
Represents things that were done that were not necessary
Who does this quote describe
"She was extended full length at her end of the divan, completely motionless, and with her chin raised a little, as if she were balancing something on it which was quite likely to fall"
Jordan Baker
Why does Myrtle run out into the street? Who kills her?
Pasquinade
A satirical picture or writing posted in a public place used to mock or ridicule
How does the weather parallel the characters emotions during their stay at the Plaza Hotel in Chapter 7?
The Heat reflects their short tempers and their passions
Yellow
Ex: Gatsby's Car
Daisy described as "the golden girl"
Jordan's hair "Autumn leaf yellow"
Gatsby's tie
Represents the wealth and extravagance of the rich.
Demonstrates how careless the wealthy can be though they are considered "high class"
Yellow is a shade used to connect a persons snobbery with their money
Who said this quote and who is it describing
"She's got an indiscreet voice... it's full of.." "Her voice is full of money"
Nick describing Daisy
What is Gatsby adamant about when it comes to his dream with Daisy (2 Specifics)
1- That she must say she never loved Tom
2- That they cannot run away they must live here where he has built this life for them