Characters
The narrator of the story
Threw big parties just to get Daisy's attention
Jay Gatsby
In what year does the Great Gatsby take place?
1920s
Settings: describe each of these settings in one complete sentence for each.
1. East/West Egg
2. Gatsby's Mansion
3. Valley of Ashes
1. East/West Egg: rich place where Nick and Gatsby live on West Egg and Daisy and Tom live in East Egg.
2. Gatsby's Mansion: where Gatsby lives and throws big parties; neighbor to Nick
3. Valley of Ashes: dreary, ashy place where Myrtle and her husband live
Which character in the book is SUPERCILIOUS?
Tom, Myrtle
Married to Tom; Nick's cousin
Daisy Buchanan
Daisy's husband; polo player
Tom Buchanan
New York
Nick, Gatsby, and Daisy
Nick: kind and honest; handsome and young. Narrator of the story
Gatsby: blonde hair and handsome; rich. Throws big parties; tries to get Daisy; dies in the end.
Daisy: beautiful; greedy. Kills Myrtle and chooses Tom.
Which character is described as being GROTESQUE?
Myrtle
Tom's mistress; gets hit by a car
Myrtle Wilson
Golfer; friends with Daisy
Jordan Baker
What college did Gatsby say he went to?
Oxford
Describe 3 important events that happened in Chapters 7 and 8. Think about the pictures you drew last week!
1. Daisy kills Myrtle.
2. George kills Gatsby.
3. George kills himself.
East and West Egg are close in proximity.
Nick and Gatsby's houses are close in proximity.
Myrtle's Sister
Catherine
Gatsby's name in the past when he was 17
James Gatz
Who does Daisy end up choosing in the end?
Tom
Describe one man vs. man conflict and one man vs. self conflict that occurred in the book.
Man vs. Man: Tom and Gatsby fighting. Daisy hitting Myrtle with her car. George killing Gatsby.
Man vs. Self: Daisy decided between Tom and Gatsby. George sad after Myrtle dies.
Use the word PROMINENT in a sentence that relates to the book.
Nick's family is prominent. Tom is prominent.
Boat captain who gave Gatsby his money
Dan Cody
Eye doctor on the billboard in the Valley of Ashes
Dr. T.J. Eckleburg
List 3 characters who attended Gatsby's funeral.
Nick Carraway
Gatsby's father (Mr. Gatz)
Owl Eyes
4 or 5 servants
Minister
Postman
Briefly explain the
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution
of the story.
Exposition: Nick moves to West Egg.
Rising Action: Daisy and Gatsby reconnect.
Climax: Daisy killing Myrtle with her car.
Falling Action: George kills Gatsby.
Resolution: Funeral for Gatsby. Nick moves on.
Use the word DEJECTION in a sentence that relates to the book.
George Wilson felt dejection after his wife was killed.