Characters
Which character is characterized as a 'brute'? This character played football in college
Tom
What do the eyes on the billboard in the Valley of Ashes symbolize?
God's eyes, always watching over the sinful nature of man
"...their retinas are one yard high. They look out of no face, but, instead, from a pair of enormous yellow spectacles which pass over a non-existent nose." (Fitzgerald, 23)
Personification
Where does Myrtle live?
Valley of Ashes
How are Daisy and Tom alike?
They are both careless, and don't take responsibility for their actions.
This character has many rumors spoken about him, including a rumor that he was a spy.
Gatsby
Name 2 things the color green represents
Envy, Gatsby's goal in life, Spring (new life, new beginnings), Money
"... a fantastic farm where ashes grow like wheat into ridges and hills and grotesque gardens; where ashes take the forms of houses and chimneys and rising smoke, and, finally, with a transcendent effort, of men who move dimly and already crumbling through the powdery air." (Fitz, 23)
Imagery
Where represents new and old money?
New money - West egg
Old money - East egg
What do Nick and Gatsby have in common?
They both fought in the war.
Who's eyes are on the billboard in the Valley of Ashes?
Dr. Eckleberg
What does the Valley of Ashes represent?
Death and sin
"Your place looks like the World's Fair" (Fitz, 81)
Simile
Where is tom's apartment where he has his affairs?
Manhattan
What is 'owl eyes' obsessed with?
Books
This character is a professional golfer
Jordan
What does Gatsby not having the pool drained and taking a swim represent?
He keeps trying to relive the past.
Nobody wants to come to Gatsby's funeral, even though everyone wanted to come to his parties.
Irony
Where are Daisy and Gatsby when they first met again in the book?
Nick's house
According to the text, how does Tom find out so much about Gatsby's dealings in bootlegging and organized crime?
He hired a private investigator to spy on Gatsby
What is Nick's profession?
He works in the bond business
Name 2 times in the story the weather was symbolic?
Gatsby and Daisy meet at Nick's
Rain - represents Gatsby's inability to have things the way he wants, nothing can be perfect.
In Manhattan-Hottest day - represents the characters emotions and the upcoming 'heated' argument.
"his hand took hold of hers..."
Alliteration
Where is Nick originally from before he moved next door to Gatsby?
From Midwest - Minnesota.
Who did Gatsby most model himself after in his early years?
Meyer Wolfsheim