character review questions
Who is the narrator?
Nick carraway
Who said "I lived at west egg - the less fashionable of the two"
Nick
what is nick's opinion of gatsby?
He considers him a great figure
Why does Gatsby arrange for Nick to have lunch with Jordan Baker?
Why did Nick travel east?
To learn about bonds
Who said "I hope she'll be a fool, a beautiful little fool is the best thing a girl can be in this world"
Daisy
How does Nick view the American Dream at the beginning of the story? Is he attempting to fulfill his own “American Dream?”
Nick feels the American dream is useless
How does Nick Carraway first meet Jay Gatsby?
They're neighbors and he meets Gatsby at one of his parties
What is Gatsby doing when Nick first meets him?
Standing in the yard staring at a light
"just remember that all of the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had"
Gatsby
What do you notice about Nick as a narrator? Can you trust what he is saying - why or why not?
He's not an omniscient narrator
Why does Gatsby stop throwing parties?
He felt that he didn't need to show off anymore because Daisy already knew his wealth
Arrogant, Wealthy, and Athletic
Who said "Almost any exhibition of self sufficiency draws a stunned tribute from me"
Nick
what is nick's opinion of daisy
A careless person who smashes things up
Why did Daisy marry Tom?
She felt that he could provide for her
Why does Nick like Jordan baker?
Nick finds her self sufficiency and appearance appealing
Who said "she's asleep, She's three years old"
Daisy
what is nick's opinion of Tom?
He's a careless and uncaring man
How does Gatsby make all of his money?
He's a bootlegger