Characters
The narrator of the Great Gatsby.
Who is Nick Carraway?
The “two unusual formations of land” known as East and West Egg of Long Island.
What is the setting?
“I’m inclined to reserve all judgments”.
Who is Nick Carroway?
Daisy uses this word to describe her husband and he doesn’t like it.
What is hulking?
negative
What is cynical?
A mysterious man who is famous for his glamorous and luxurious parties.
Who is Gatsby?
“Two shining arrogant eyes had established dominance over his face and gave him the appearance of always leaning aggressively forward.”
What is the characterization of Tom?
“Gatsby?... What Gatsby?”
Who is Daisy Buchanan?
They lived in France and also in Chicago and although this move to LI was called “permanent”, Nick doesn’t believe it.
Who are The Buchanans?
After finding out he was talking about her behind her back, she had nothing but ________ for him.
What is disdain?
“There were men at New Haven (Yale) who had hated his guts.”
Who is Tom Buchanan?
“Well, she was less than an hour old and Tom was God knows where.”
What is the conflict between Daisy & Tom.
“Civilization’s going to pieces”.
Who is Tom Buchanan?
His mansion is an “imitation of some Hotel de Ville in Normandy”.
Who is Gatsby?
Your terrible behavior is beyond ________; your next misstep will land you in jail.
What is reproach?
This character shared with Nick that Tom’s “got some woman in New York.”
Who is Jordan Baker?
Miss Baker was “completely motionless, and with her chin raised a little, as if she were balancing something on it which was quite likely to fall.”
What is imagery?
“She might have the decency not to telephone at dinner.”
Who is Jordan Baker?
The color both women were wearing when Nick came over to dinner; symbolizes innocence and purity.
What is white?
characterized by intense emotion
What is fervent?
This character grew up in Louisville and was childhood friends with the, now successful, competitive golfer.
Who is Daisy Buchanan?
“Do they miss me?” she cried ecstatically.
“The whole town is desolate. All the cars have left the rear wheel painted black as a mourning wreath..”
What is irony? (verbal irony/sarcasm)
"I hope she’ll be a fool—that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool."
Who is Daisy?
The quotes, “Sh...don’t talk. I want to hear what happens.” (Jordan to Nick)
“We heard you were engaged to a girl out west...We heard it from three people so it must be true.” (Daisy to Nick) proves that Daisy, Tom, and Jordan like to...
What is gossip?
One can experience this either physically or emotionally
What is vulnerable?