Symbols
Explain the rivalry between the two eggs.
The East Egg considers themselves more "fashionable" due to having money for a longer time than those in the West Egg who have only recently come across money.
What is the purpose of Gatsby's parties?
To attract Daisy to them.
Chases an impossible dream.
Gatsby
Daisy's poor parenting, rumors spreading about Gatsby, Owl-eye's shock from the real books.
The hollowness of the upper class.
Explain the significance of the Eyes of Dr. TJ Eckleberg.
The eyes are symbolic of something/somebody who is always watching over one's actions.
Why did Daisy pick Tom over Gatsby?
1. Gatsby left for war.
2. Tom was rich.
Says that they like Gatsby's parties because they are large and elegant.
Jordan Baker
Gatsby's unsuccessful attempt to "win" Daisy over, Gatsby obtaining his money illegally.
The disintegration of the American Dream.
Why does Fitzgerald continue to allude to the heat in Ch. 7?
To allow readers to see the increase in tension between Tom, Daisy, and Gatsby.
Why did Gatsby choose to live in the "less fashionable" West Egg?
It was directly accross from Daisy.
Doesn't tell the truth about who was driving the car because Gatsby "had it coming".
Tom
The decay of society
What does Fitzgerald use the green light to symbolize?
Hope, desire, the American Dream.
Why did Mrytle break out of her room in Ch.7?
She thought that Tom was driving Gatsby's car again.
Their character arc is completed when they call out the others for their shallowness.
Nick
Gatsby's obsession of having Daisy say that she never loved Tom.
Repeating the past.
Using the symbolism of White/Yellow, explain why Fitzgerald would name Daisy after this flower.
Daisy appears to be innoncent on through her appearance but truly is corrupt in her core.
Why did Gatsby change his name?
He changed it to fit into the rich lifestyle that was portrayed by Dan Cody.
Refers to the eyes of Eckleberg as "The Eyes of God."
George
The decaying eyes of Dr. TJ Eckleberg, constant drunk driving scenes, multiple affairs.
Loss of spirituality.