Great Events
When Myrtle sees Jordan with Tom, she thinks Jordan is
She thinks Jordan is Tom's wife--Daisy.
Always wears white and talks quietly so that people will move closer
Daisy
What does the color white represent or mean?
White, which is closely associated with Daisy, is not only pure but also hollow. Meaning Daisy is also portrayed as pure/innocent before Gatsby but also superficial.
The Great Gatsby takes place during
1920s
Name three ways to gain extra credit
Raab cash, cell phone chart, and extra commonlit articles and questions.
George shoots Gatsby because he thinks...
Gatsby is having an affair with his wife, Myrtle.
Thinks her husband isn’t a gentleman because he had to borrow a suit for his wedding
Myrtle Wilson
Which character represents the idea of the American Dream?
Gatsby and his dream of having Daisy.
Who wrote The Great Gatsby?
F. Scott Fitzgerald
What is the JROTC creed (must recite aloud, on your own, clearly, accurately, and in front of the class)
(PERFORMANCE)
Who wants to buy Tom's car?
George Wilson
Wants to reverse time; repeat history
Gatsby
What does the Green Light represent?
Represents Gatsby’s hopes and dreams for the future, but also envy for Daisy's love and affection. Also symbolizes that more generalized ideal/fantasy.
Nick Carraway is from where?
Chicago
What's due today?
Chapter 6 questions, the INVICTUS commonlit questions/answers, and chapter 9.
On the day that Myrtle Wilson was killed, Nick turned ___________ years old.
He turns 30.
Fixed the 1919 World Series
Meyer Wolfsheim
What does the Valley of Ashes symbolize?
moral and social decay that results from the uninhibited pursuit of wealth, as the rich indulge themselves with regard for nothing but their own pleasure.
Also the plight of the poor, like George Wilson, who live among the dirty ashes and lose their vitality as a result.
Daisy’s hometown where she meets Jay Gatsby is
Louisville
What academy/college will Ms. Raab teach next year?
Education
George Wilson finds out who owns the yellow car--which hit his wife- through which person?
Tom Buchanan.
Professional Golfer
Jordan Baker
The “eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg” are symbolic of
God's eyes/Truth/Morals
Nick and Tom were educated at ______________ while Gatsby once attended ______________.
Nick and Tom went to Yale, but Gatsby once attended Oxford
Who is the actor who plays Nick in the movie
Tobey Maguire