Symbols
Colours
Purpose/Use
100
What is the green light and what does it represent for Gatsby?
It is the light at the end of Daisy and Tom's dock across the water. It represents his quest for money and power.
100
Who is the colour white most often associated with?
Daisy.
100
What are the 3 main aspects of the 1920's that are represented by symbols in the novel?
Society, values, and morals.
200
What does the "American Dream" entail?
The American Dream is that life is better, fuller and richer for everyone.
200
Yellow represents what?
Greed, money, wealth.
200
What is one of the symbols used to demonstrate carelessness of society in the post war era?
Gatsby's parties. (There are other answers as well)
300
George Wilson owns which kind of car?
A ford.
300
Green represents what?
Spring time, new beginnings, hope.
300
What is Daisy's relationship with her children like?
She shows them off to friends, and does not treat them like her own children.
400
The Owl-Eyed Man is shocked to discover what?
That Gatsby's library is full of real books.
400
Grey represents what?
Dullness, lack of hope.
400
How does Gatsby "win" Daisy's love?
Wealth.
500
The eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg are similar to what other symbol in the book?
The Owl Eyed Man.
500
Where is the colour grey most prevalent in the book?
The Valley of Ashes.
500
From Fitzgerald's point of view, the typical person of the 1920's put __________ of others.
Their own life and interests ahead.
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