Symbols
What do the shirts symbolize?
Gatsby's wealth and success
How does this chapter show loneliness?
Gatsby's home
Give a chapter description
Nick invited Gatsby for tea, creating an opportunity for Gatsby and Daisy to be reunited after 5 years.
Give a characteristic of Nick
Quiet/observant
What does the weather symbolize?
The interaction between Gatsby and Daisy -- how they feel.
How does this chapter show artificial and opulence?
Need to fit in
Need to portray or act
Give the context of what happens before chapter 5 (or what happens in chapter 4 that impacts this chapter)
Gatsby shared a false backstory with Nick, which Nick doubted despite "evidence."
Jordan reveals Gatsby's past, especially his history with Daisy, clarifying his intentions.
Nick discovers Gatsby bought his house to be near Daisy.
Gatsby, through Jordan, asks Nick to invite Daisy for tea to reunite.
What side does Gatsby show in this chapter?
Vulnerable and genuine side
What does the clock symbolize?
Gatsby wanting to stop time and recreate the past
How does this chapter show unrealistic expectations?
Gatsby's ideal image of Daisy
What does this quote suggest
“Possibly it had occurred to him that the colossal significance of that light had now vanished forever."
The destruction of Gatsby's dream
Daisy's reaction to the English shirts represents what?
It represents greed and the desire for wealth.
PS: Possible life with Gatsby
What does the green light symbolize?
Gatsby's hopes and dreams for the future/the American Dream
What ideas of Modernity is shown in Chapter 5?
What is Individualism and capitalism?
What is Daisy's hair color?
Blonde
How did Gatsby react after seeing Daisy again?
He was awkward and went to tell Nick it was a failure