Themes
What is Theme?
A common message that reoccurs and fits throughout the whole story.
What advice did Nick's father give him that he has carried with him later into life?
His father told him to reserve all immediate judgements about people.
Who's death does daisy cause?
Myrtle/Gatsby
What are some character traits of Tom?
Racist, misogynistic, and wealthy
How did Gatsby get his money?
Bootlegging.
What are the main symbols used in the novel?
The green light, ashes, and money.
How does Nick feel about Jordan?
He likes her, but he isn't absolutely crazy about her.
What does Daisy say that shows she understands what it is like for a woman in her time and what does she mean by it?
"I hope the is a beautiful little fool." She means that the only way for a woman to get by is to be beautiful and stupid.
Why did Tom hit Myrtle?
Tom hit Myrtle because he wanted to assert his dominance. She kept saying Daisy's name atyer he told her to stop.
What does Nick tell Gatsby?
He basically says he is better than everybody else in the novel.
What is the significance of these symbols?
They all mean more than what the object itself means.
How does Nick describe himself?
He describes himself as the only honest person he knows.
Why did Daisy marry Tom if she was in love with Gatsby?
She knew Tom could give her materialistic comforts and her parents wouldn't let her marry Gatsby.
How does Tom find out about the affair between Gatsby and Daisy?
He finds out by watching their body language and how they act around each other.
What was Gatsby's original name and what is it now?
James Gatz; Jay Gatsby
What theme from this book would involve morbidity and money.
No matter how much money you have, we all end up dead in the end.
How does Nick feel about Gatsby?
Nick thinks that Gatsby is better than a lot of people.
Did Daisy accidentally hit Myrtle or was it on purpose?
It's an opinion.
Did Tom truly love Myrtle?
Yes, he cried over her openly when she died.
Did Gatsby truly love Daisy?
What does the American Dream have to do with them theme of The Great Gatsby?
The American Dream is unattainable.
Are Nick and Daisy close?
No, they barely know each other until the beginning book.
Does Daisy love Gatsby or his money?
It's an opinion.
Does Tom love Daisy?
It's an opinion.
Does the green light hold the same significance to Gatsby at the end of the book?
No, because he got Daisy back.