Illusion Vs. Reality
What does Gatsby believe Daisy will do before his death?
Call him on the phone
What is the overall mood at the beginning of Chapter 8?
Somber / gloomy
What does the telephone symbolize in Chapter 8?
Hope
What kind of irony is it that Gatsby dies waiting for Daisy?
Dramatic irony
Where is Gatsby when he is killed?
In his pool
What illusion does Gatsby have about time?
That the past can be repeated
What sound contributes to the ominous mood in Chapter 8?
The foghorn
Why is it important that the phone never rings?
It shows Daisy will not choose Gatsby
Why is Gatsby’s belief that effort guarantees success ironic?
He works hard but still fails
Why does Gatsby take the blame for Myrtle’s death?
To protect Daisy
Why does Gatsby mistake calmness for safety?
He believes Daisy’s love protects him
How does Gatsby’s empty mansion contribute to foreshadowing?
It reflects his isolation and coming death
What does the foghorn symbolize?
Mourning / warning
What situational irony exists in Gatsby’s home and pool?
They seem safe but cause his death
How does Gatsby’s death reflect his isolation?
No one comes for him
What reality does the reader understand that Gatsby does not?
Daisy has already chosen Tom
Why is the absence of danger actually dangerous in this chapter?
It creates false security
What does the Valley of Ashes invading Gatsby’s life symbolize?
The decay of his dream
How does Daisy’s silence create dramatic irony?
The reader knows she won’t call
What does Gatsby lose at the moment of his death?
His dream
How does Gatsby’s dream ultimately lead to his destruction?
He refuses to accept reality and waits instead of acting
Explain how mood foreshadows Gatsby’s death.
Dark, quiet, and isolated imagery signals tragedy
How does weather or seasons symbolize Gatsby’s fate?
Autumn represents decline and death
Why is Gatsby’s sacrifice ironic?
It saves Daisy but destroys him
How does Gatsby’s death critique the American Dream?
Hard work does not guarantee success or happiness