Major Events
This event made Nick realize the shallowness of Gatsby’s relationships and friendships and Daisy’s selfishness
What was a consequence of Gatsby's funeral?
This man told Wilson that the yellow car was Gatsby’s car
Who was Tom Buchannan?
“God knows what you’ve been doing, everything you’ve been doing. You may fool me, but you can’t fool God!”
What did George Wilson say?
Gatsby and Fitzgerald both served as soldiers in this conflict
World War I?
This event was the major catalyst for Gatsby’s death.
What was the consequence of Myrtle's death?
This person described Tom and Daisy as careless people who used their money to avoid consequences while other people cleaned up their mess.
“You’re crazy, Nick," he/she said. "Crazy as hell. I don’t know what’s the matter with you.”
What did Tom Buchanan say?
This three-word phrase was the ideal that Fitzgerald aimed to expose, especially in the final chapters of the book.
What is the American Dream?
It was at his moment that Wilson realizes Myrtle was cheating on him
What was the result of Wilson finding Myrtle's dog leash?
This man came from Minnesota to visit Gatsby's funeral. He shows Nick a copy of the book Hopalong Cassidy, containing a schedule dating from September 12, 1906.
Who was Henry C. Gatz?
“You’re morbid, George,” said his/her friend. “This has been a strain to you and you don’t know what you’re saying. You’d better try and sit quiet till morning.”
Who is Michaelis?
This represents the futility and the shallowness of the American Dream
What does the death of Gatsby represent in the broader context?
This event, following the death of Gatsby, involved Nick reflecting upon East and West Egg and their inhabitants.
What was a result of Nick moving back to Minnesota?
This person came by Gatsby’s house and asked Nick to send him his tennis shoes to Greenwich.
Who was Ewing Klipspringer?
“You young men think you can force your way in here any time. We’re getting sickantired of it. When I say he’s in Chicago, he’s in Chicago”
What did Stella Wolfsheim say?
This person eventually reunited with Fitzgerald, unlike Gatsby’s failed reunification with Daisy.
Who was Zelda Sayre?