Daisy and Gatsby
Who hosted the reunion of Daisy and Gatsby?
Eye spy... Nick
Nick is the narrator that oversees much of what happens in the book. He takes note of many people's eyes and hints at what this means about their character.
Who didn’t drink during gatsby’s party?
Eye spy... Gatsby
Who broke Myrtle’s nose?
Eye spy... Tom Buchanan.
Who was driving when Myrtle got run over?
Eye spy... Daisy Buchanan.
What color were Dr. Tj Eckleburg’s eyes on the billboard?
Eye spy... bright Blue.
In the book, Nick describes the eyes as "blue and gigantic--their retinas are one yard high." This symbolizes that the eyes are a giant god-like power that watches over all. The sign is also said to have a pair of giant yellow glasses." This could magnify its power or show that even this god-like power has flaws, requiring him to have glasses.
How does Gatsby know Daisy?
Eye spy... they used to date
What character bootlegged alcohol?
Eye spy... Gatsby
What three people were there to see Myrtle’s death?
Eye spy... Daisy, Gatsby, and Mr. Wilson.
After her death, Mr. Wilson says, “‘You may fool me, but you can’t fool God’” referring to the eyes on Dr. Eckleburg's sign.
Who wrecked their car one night after a party at Gatsby’s?
Eye spy... the Owl Eyed Man’s driver.
Who did not go to Gatsby’s funeral but attended his burial?
Eye spy... the owl-eyed man.
Owl eyes is the only character in the novel who truly sees Gatsby behind his wealth. When Nick and Jordan first find him in the library, he is looking at all of Gatsby's books. He realizes that Gatsby is not as eccentric as he seems after seeing that none of the books had been read.
Why does Gatsby care so much about the green light across the bay?
Eye spy... It's Daisy’s house/Gatsby’s hope for the future.
One of the first times Gatsby is seen in the book is when Nick catches him staring at the green light.
What type of people are shown drinking in the book?
Eye spy... the high-class and wealthy
Who was the only one who didn’t know about Tom and Myrtle’s affair?
Eye spy... Mr. Wilson.
How did Mr. Wilson know whose car killed Myrtle?
Eye spy... he forced himself into Tom Buchanan’s house with a gun.
What did Nick feel was watching him when he went to meet Tom’s mistress?
Eye spy... Dr. Tj Eckleburg’s sign.
The face of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg becomes a God-like figure in the novel who watches over the people from the valley of ashes. The sign is referenced many times from when Nick first introduces it, to when Mr. Wilson refers to it as "God".
What did Daisy say to Gatsby that broke his heart at the end of the book?
Eye spy... "I love you but I loved Tom as well."
Early in the novel, Nick said that he had only been drunk __ times in his life.
Eye spy... 2
Where did Tom and Myrtle plan on living after they got married?
Eye spy... West Egg, then Europe.
What did Mr. Wilson see that made him lock Myrtle up?
Eye spy... a dog collar.
Mr. Wilson's eyes are described as having "faded eyes" and being "gazed hollow-eyed." This shows how Wilson is empty inside and lets Myrtle run things in their relationship.
What does the “Owl Eyed Man” represent in the novel?
Eye spy... the American dream/ “see all” spectator.
The owl-eyed man could also be a symbol of power and judgment in the book. Unlike the other partygoers, he is seen first in the library. He also has glasses which could be a symbol of intelligence, allowing him to see what others could not.
How many lemon cakes did Nick buy for the reunion?
Eye spy... 12
How long did the owl-eyed man say he’d been drunk for at gatsby’s party?
Eye spy... "about a week"
In the library, the owl-eyed man talks about how the books are real. He is seeing things clearly for the first time after being drunk for a week.
What was the (false) reason that Tom and Myrtle’s affair stayed a secret?
Eye spy... Daisy was Catholic and couldn't get a divorce.
At what time did Wilson get into West Egg on his hunt for his wife’s “killer”?
Eye spy... half past 2.
Whose face is on the cover of the book?
Eye spy... Daisy Buchanan.