The Funeral
Who organizes Gatsby's funeral?
Nick Carraway
Where does Nick decide to go after Gatsby’s death?
Back to the Midwest.
What object represents Gatsby’s dreams and hopes?
The green light
What characters leave town after Gatsby’s death?
Tom and Daisy Buchanan
Which unusual guest shows up at the funeral?
Owl eyes
Which two characters does Nick describe as “careless people”?
Tom and Daisy Buchanan
What does Gatsby’s empty mansion symbolize after his death?
The emptiness behind wealth and success.
Who tells George Wilson that Gatsby owned the yellow car?
Tom Buchanan
Why is Nick disappointed with the attendance at Gatsby's funeral?
Almost nobody he was close to came
Why does Nick grow to hate the East?
He sees it as dishonest, shallow, and morally corrupt.
What does the East symbolize to Nick by the end of the story?
Moral corruption and carelessness.
Why does Daisy not attend Gatsby’s funeral?
She avoids responsibility and moves on carelessly.
What does Gatsby's funeral reveal about his relationships?
Most people used Gatsby for his money and parties.
Why does Nick still admire Gatsby in the end?
Gatsby had hope and genuine dreams unlike the others.
Why is the green light still important in Chapter 9 specifically?
It symbolizes unreachable dreams and hope for the future.
How does Tom defend his actions to Nick?
He says he was protecting himself and Daisy.
How does Gatsby’s funeral support Fitzgerald’s criticism of wealthy society?
It shows wealthy people are careless and abandon Gatsby when he is no longer useful.
How has Nick changed by the end of the novel?
He becomes more cynical and disappointed with wealthy society.
What does the quote “boats against the current” mean?
People struggle to move forward but are constantly pulled back by the past.
Which character is most loyal to Gatsby in Chapter 9?
Nick Carraway.