Symbols
What does the green light symbolize?
Gatsby's hopes and dreams
"They were careless people, Tom and Daisy—they smashed up things and . . . then retreated back into their money . . . and let other people clean up the mess they had made."
Nick
Nick's Cousin
Daisy
What is Jay Gatsby's real name?
James Gatz
Why is it surprising Nick receives an invitation to Gatsby's party?
He is the only person to receive one.
What do the Eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg symbolize.
God watching over/Truth
"I hope she'll be a fool -- that's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool."
Daisy
Daisy's Husband
Tom
Where was Gatsby when he was murdered?
His Pool
What business does Nick work in?
What does the Valley of Ashes symbolize?
The poor/working class
It also represents moral and social decay
"In my younger . . . years my father gave me some advice . . . “Whenever you feel like criticizing any one . . . just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had."
Nick
Nick's Neighbor
Gatsby
How does Gatsby stand out from his party guests?
He doesn't drink.
What is Nick's advice to Gatsby after the accident?
DAILY DOUBLE!
Stop covering for Daisy/just leave.
What does East Egg and West Egg symbolize?
East Egg- Old Money
West Egg- New Money
"And I like large parties. They’re so intimate. At small parties there isn’t any privacy."
Jordan
Gatsby's Business Partner
DAILY DOUBLE!
Wolfsheim
How did Gatsby keep tabs on Daisy?
He asked people at his party if they knew her and he got the newspaper everyday in hopes of seeing her name.
They are careless and retreat into their money.
What does Gatsby's Mansion symbolize?
Gatsby's love for Daisy
"Let us learn to show our friendship for a man when he is alive and not after he is dead."
Wolfsheim
Tom's Mistress
Myrtle
Why did Gatsby drop out of college?
He was ashamed of the janitorial work he had to do to pay his tuition.
Where is Nick from?
The Midwest