Themes and Symbols
This object represents Gatsby’s hopes and dreams.
The Green Light
Who is Gatsby's neighbor and the narrator?
Nick Carraway
Gatsby’s parties are an example of this device.
Symbolism
“Gatsby believed in the green light…” shows this. (2)
Hopes / Dreams
This character introduces Nick to Gatsby for the first time at one of his parties.
Jordan Baker
Poverty, Moral Decay, Rich vs Poor
Who glamorous on the outside but shallow on the inside?
Daisy Buchanan
The difference between appearance and reality is shown through this device. (2)
Irony/Illusions
“So we beat on, boats against the current…” shows this. (2)
Human Struggle, Dreams vs Reality
Gatsby tells Nick that he earned his fortune through this type of business.
Bootlegging / Illegal Business
What does Gatsby's mansion represent/symbolize?
Emptiness behind wealth and appearances.
He is rich, arrogant, and careless, symbolizing the upper class.
Tom Buchanan
Vivid descriptions of West Egg vs. East Egg are examples of this.
Imagery
“I like large parties. They’re so intimate.” shows this.
Irony
George Wilson believes this person was driving the car that killed Myrtle
Jay Gatsby
Eyes of God, Judgement
She chases illusions of wealth and social status, leading to her death.
Myrtle Wilson
Nick reflecting on past events is an example of this. (The entire novel is written as a ___________)
Flashback
“They were careless people, Tom and Daisy…” shows this. (2)
Wealth and Moral Carelessness
After the confrontation in New York, Daisy chooses to stay with this person.
Tom Buchanan
The novel questions whether these two things truly bring happiness. (2)
Wealth and Success
He is obsessed with winning Daisy and recreating the past.
Jay Gatsby
The mention of the eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg is an example of this.
Symbolism/Motif
This quote shows Gatsby’s obsession with the past: “Can’t repeat the past? Why of course you can!”
Gatsby's dream/recreating the past
After Gatsby’s death, Nick makes this final judgment about Tom and Daisy.
They were careless people who destroyed things and retreated into their wealth.