Characters
Throws parties; has a mysterious past; self-made millionaire
Gatbsy
What era does the novel take place?
1920s
What does rain symbolize?
birth; renewal; new life
What do the eyes of T.J. Eckleberg represent?
God/Morals
Drowsy; sluggish; lazy
Lethargic
Cheats on her husband; possesses a fierce vitality and desperately looks for a way to improve her situation
Myrtle Wilson
What are the two different cities where the wealthy live?
West Egg
East Egg
What does the name "Tom" mean?
Borne by one of the disciples of Christ, best known for his skepticism about Christ’s resurrection
Where are the eyes of T.J. Eckleberg located and what colors are associated with this city?
The Valley of Ashes
Grey, blue, yellow, and red
Extremely disturbing or distressing
Harrowing
Moves to New York to work in the bond business; narrator
Nick Carraway
Who is the author of The Great Gatsby?
F Scott Fitzgerald
What does Owl-Eyes symbolize and why was his presence at Gatsby's funeral significant?
It symbolizes wisdom. Owl-eyes saw past Gatsby's facade and showed up to the funeral to pay tribute because he knew who Gatsby really was.
What does the name Jay Gatsby mean? Why is this name ironic?
Jay=Victory
Gatsby= Gun
Jay didn't win Daisy in the end or achieve his dream, he ended up being murdered for something he didn't even do.
Not restrained by moral or ethical principles
Unscrupulously
Impressed with the lavish library
Owl-Eyes
What does the green light at the end of the dock represent for Gatsby?
Daisy Buchanan
Nick means "Victory of the People." Why is this name fitting for our character?
Because he is one of the only characters who is not morally corrupt by the end of the novel.
How does Gatsby die?
George Wilson shoots him while he was swimming in the pool
to make believe; pretend
Feigned
Gatsby's shady friend who engages in criminal activity
Wolfsheim
Which characters die in the novel?
Myrtle, Gatbsy, and George.
Why are the lemons significant in the scene where Gatbsy meets Daisy again for the first time in five years?
Because lemons have the power to heal
What does a rise in elevation in the stories mean?
A rise is social status
Pale and giving the impression of illness or exhaustion
Wan