Money and Materialism
Name the color of the light on the dock across Gatsby's dock
Green
What is Gatsby's real name?
James Gatz
Name the woman Tom had an affair with
Myrtle Wilson
Who was Mrytle's husband?
George Wilson
List the residents in East Egg then in West Egg
West Egg: Gatsby, Nick
East Egg: Tom, Daisy
What events led to Gatsby's greed and corruption?
Daisy marrying Tom and his obsession over gaining back Daisy's love.
What describes Jordan's personality?
Deceiving
When did George realize Myrtle was having an affair?
Where did Mrytle and George reside?
Valley of Ashes
What does West Egg Symbolize
New money, rugged
In what other ways could the puppy that Tom gives Myrtle be interpreted?
A sign of materialism where Tom buys her love.
Compare and contrast Nick's and Gatsby's identities
Nick is authentic and Gatsby is phony.
What would happen to you if you learned the love of your life was married?
I would move on and not chase after like Gatsby where he was struck with delusion and denied the obvious changes in Daisy.
What was the main message behind the Valley of Ashes?
The main message behind the Valley of Ashes is that West Egg and East egg or the rich use the poor and disadvantaged like the Valley of Ashes for their own purposes and after becoming useless in their endeavors, abandons them.
Compare and contrast West Egg to East Egg
West Egg: Less frugal and more presentable and lavish
East Egg: Old money and inherited with style
Compare and contrast Gatsby's use of money to Tom's use of money
Gatsby uses money in a more lavish manner and in a showcasing way while Tom uses money in a nonchalant manner.
What is an example of superficiality in Gatsby's parties?
Gatsby doesn't really care about the amount of guests and is a terrible host. Many people not invited are allowed to go to his parties and enjoy the event.
Would you have done the same thing as George if you were in his situation?
I would also move on despite the grief as the overreaction led to more pain and chaos.
What was the message when Tom gave Mrytle money to buy the puppy?
The message was while Myrtle greatly appreciates small things such as a dog due to her status, Tom views it as trivial and with his behavior thinks life is a game without any consequences due to the safety of his money.
What is the author trying to prove when he adds scenes where people are casted as irrelevant?
Money determines status.
Predict what would have happened to Gatsby if he realized Daisy changed
He wouldn't be consumed in his everlasting greed to gain Daisy's love as Daisy changed into a more materialistic person. Thus, if he realized Daisy had changed, he would've moved on.
Describe the events that occured when Gatsby's real identity was revealed
Predict what would happen with Gatsby and Daisy if Gatsby didn't die
Gatsby would've use his connections, desperate in his search to keep on getting to Daisy.
What would the world be like if Gatsby obtained his money in just ways?
Due to his ethical manner, Gatsby wouldn't have gone to a large extent. However, besides approaching in a more cautious manner, he probably wouldn't have been so compelled to go after Daisy.
Predict what would've happened if Gatsby was born into East Egg
Gatsby wouldn't have been infatuated with Daisy and moved on.