Character & Setting
This is the difference between East Egg and West Egg.
East Egg is where people who have inherited their wealth live. West Egg is where people who have recently become rich live.
Why does Tom hits Myrtle in chapter three?
For repeatedly saying Daisy's name.
In a short time; soon.
Anon
A short journey or trip
Excursion
This literary theory examines the way social status and money divides people in society.
Marxist theory
This is how Nick describes Tom Buchannan.
What is arrogant, proud, and self-centered?
Who is Jay Gatsby?
Feeling so satisfied with your own abilities or situation that you feel you do not need to try any harder
Complacent
Sickly, pale complexion
Wan
This literary theory examines the way women are oppressed in society.
Feminist theory
This is where Nick meets Tom's mistress.
What is The Valley of Ashes?
Jordan Baker does this for work.
What is professional golf?
Offensive or disgusting
Obscene
A firmly held belief or opinion.
Conviction
“I'm glad it's a girl. And I hope she'll be a fool—that's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool." Which character says this? Why do they say it?
Daisy Buchanan says this at the end of chapter one. She hopes her daughter will be a beautiful fool because she recognizes the difficulties that women faced during that time.
This is how Myrtle's personality changes when she's with Tom.
She acts more sophisticated and dignified.
Gatsby is rumored to have done this in the past.
What is kill a man?
Not cheerful or smiling; serious
Solemn
A subtle hint
Intimation
“I’m going to make a list of all the things I’ve got to get. A massage and a wave and a collar for the dog and one of those cute little ashtrays where you touch a spring, and a wreath with a black silk bow for mother’s grave that’ll last all summer.” Who says this? What does this reveal about them?
Myrtle Wilson says this in chapter two.
Describe the Valley of Ashes.
A very poor, industrial town.
This is what Nick Carraway does for work.
What is a bond salesman?
What is the American Dream? Define the term.
The American Dream is idea that anybody, no matter who they are or where they came from, can be successful through hard work.
“Civilization is going to pieces. I’ve gotten to be a terrible pessimist about things. Have you read ‘The Rise of the Coloured Empires’ by this man Goddard? It’s a fine book and everybody ought to read it. The idea is if we don’t look out, the white race will be utterly submerged. It’s all scientific stuff; it’s been proved." Who says this?
Tom Buchanan in chapter one.