CHARACTERS
Tom Buchannan
"I am one of the few honest people I have ever know.
Nick Carraway
In chapter 2, It represents the moral and social decay that results from the uninhibited pursuit of wealth, as the rich indulge themselves with regard for nothing but their own pleasure.
The valley of ashes
Why did Gatsby drop out of college?
He was embarrassed that he was a janitor to pay for his tuition.
Gatsby is juztaposed (compared) mainly with two characters - who?
Tom and Nick
talks about how daisy has had so many guys. Likes to gossip.
Jordan Baker
"All right,' I said, "I'm glad it's a girl. And I hope she'll be a fool-that's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool.
Daisy
Gatsby’s hopes and dreams for the future. Gatsby associates it with Daisy, and in Chapter 1 he reaches toward it in the darkness as a guiding light to lead him to his goal
Green Light
Which millionaire hired the young Gatsby as an assistant?
Nick Carraway plays what role?
Narrator
Gatsby
"Her voice is filled with money."
Gatsby
The home of the newly rich, who acquired their money through hard work and investments.
West Egg
Where is the valley of ashes?
Between West Egg and New York City
Nicks inner conflict is symbolised by who?
Jordan Baker
a woman who represents what it means to climb up the social ladder in the story.
"Yeah, Gatsby's very careful about women. He would never so much as look at a friend's wife."
Wolfsheim
people who actually care about Gatsby
Owl Eyes
Who drives the car that kills Myrtle?
Daisy
What does this end quote mean "They were careless people, Tom and Daisy they sashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness."
Their wealth made them careless with other people's lives. They didn't have to deal with the consequences of their actions.
George
"Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all the people in the world haven't had the advantages that you've had."
Nicks dad
spirituality, and are often associated with the eyes of God looking down on society in judgment
The eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg
What are the eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg?
A signboard in the valley of ashes
Daisy proves her real nature by what decision?
Choosing Tom over Gatsby