Gatsby's past
This is Gatsby's real name before he reinvented himself.
Who is James Gatz?
Gatsby insisted that Nick do this before Daisy arrived for tea.
What is cut/mow his lawn?
This professional golfer tells Nick the story of Gatsby and Daisy's past.
Who is Jordan Baker?
This glowing symbol represents Gatsby's dreams and his pursuit of Daisy.
What is the green light?
Gatsby's elaborate parties every weekend exist because of this.
What is they are designed to attract Daisy's attention?
Gatsby worked for this wealthy man on his yacht when he was a young man.
Who is Dan Cody?
When Daisy first arrives at Nick's house, Gatsby does this strange action that shows his panic.
What is disappears and then knocks on the front door/pretends to just arrive?
This person lives at Gatsby's mansion and plays piano during the reunion.
Who is Klipspringer?
This character says "Can't repeat the past? Why of course you can!"
Who is Gatsby?
Gatsby's mansion location in West Egg, directly across Daisy, symbolizes this.
What is Gatsby's entire life is designed around his obsession with Daisy?
Gatsby met Daisy in this city during the war.
What is Louisville?
On the day of the tea, Gatsby was so nervous he arrived at Nick's house this early?
What is two hours early?(Very early, before Daisy)
Wolfshiem's association with Gatsby suggests Gatsby's wealth comes from these type of activities.
What are illegal/ criminal activities?
Gatsby shows Nick this item to prove his past is real during their drive.
What is medal/photograph from Oxford?
Dan Cody's yacht represents this to young James Gatz when he first sees it.
What is his inspiration to transform himself/the life he wants?
This is the name for the belief that in America, anyone can become successful and wealthy if they work hard enough, no matter where they start in life.
What is the American Dream?
When Daisy sees Gatsby's shirt she does this emotional thing.
What is cry?
According to Gatsby, Wolfsheim is known for doing this illegal act.
What is fixing the 1919 World Series?
After the reunion, the green light loses its magic because this has happened.
What is Gatsby got closer to his dram/Daisy became real instead of a fantasy?
Gatsby revaluing his possessions based on Daisy's reaction symbolizes this tragic weakness of his.
What is Gatsby has no sense of self worth without Daisy's approval?
After the war, Gatsby tried to get home to Daisy but instead was sent to this university.
What is Oxford?
When Nick suggests that Gatsby shouldn't expect too much from Daisy after five years, Gatsby responds in this emotional way.
What is he gets defensive/insists it will be perfect?
Tom's growing jealousy in Chapter 6 reveals this about his view of Daisy.
What is Tom views her as his property/something he owns?
The weather changes from rain to sunshine during the reunion, symbolizing this emotional shift.
What is the change from awkwardness to happiness?
Gatsby's yellow car symbolizes this about his wealth.
What is new money? (fake gold/trying to appear golden)