Symbols
Gatsby's car represents the theme of the _________ __________
What is "American Dream"?
This character was found in Gatsby's library. He was amazed that Gatsby's books were real!
Who is Owl Eyes?
What is one major theme in the novel? (For the test, you'll have to give an example of this theme in the book.)
What are (any related to these):
- The American Dream
- The Decline of the American Dream
- Social Class
- Unattainable Past
- Greedy Pursuit of Wealth
- Immorality of 1920s
The green light symbolizes Gatsby's unreachable ______ (past, present, or future)
What is "past"?
Gatsby's tragic ending represents the theme of the "Decline of...
What is the "Decline of the American Dream" or "the American Dream"?
F. Scott Fitzgerald created these three settings in the novel to reflect social classes of the 1920s.
What are East Egg, West Egg, and the Valley of Ashes?
For Gatsby, the green light meant...
A modern-day example is...
What is "Daisy" or related to unattainable dreams?
What are (many possible answers)?
These are examples of what Gatsby's relentless pursuit of wealth say about success, materialism, and personal relationships
What are (any related to the following):
- Success may be temporary or fake
- One might have lots of "things" that don't last
- One might have lots of "things" but no friends/no one who truly cares about them
Owl Eyes' discovery that Gatsby's books were real emphasizes the theme of illusion vs. _______.
What is "reality" or "real"?
This character tries to fit in with the wealthy class by decorating the apartment she shares with another character.
Who is Myrtle (or Myrtle Wilson)?
East Egg symbolizes...
West Egg symbolizes...
The Valley of Ashes symbolizes...
What is old money/inherited wealth;
What is new money/self-made wealth;
What is the working class/crumbling of society's morals
This character represents someone who uses their wealth to gain power over others
(*This is also a short answer question!)
Who is Tom Buchanan?
Daisy and Jordan Baker's characters (especially Jordan's character) tell us that women in the 1920s...
What is (any related to the following):
- were challenging societal norms, especially regarding clothing and hairstyles
- were moving away from the traditional "domestic housewife" role and becoming more independent