Book v. Movie
What is the main difference between the book and the movies?
The book is told from the perspective of Nick Carraway, while the movie focuses on Gatsby himself.
Gas station garage owner living in the Valley of Ashes, a hardworking man unbeknownst to his wife’s unfaithfulness. A byproduct of his wife’s idea of the American Dream.
George Wilson
Regarding is a person is a man or woman
Gender Inequality
Who is the enigmatic millionaire known for his lavish parties in West Egg?
Jay Gatsby
What major theme revolves around the decline of the American Dream in the novel?
Corruption
What do all versions make use of to fill in Gatsby’s backstory?
Wife of George, a shallow and self absorbed woman on the lower end of the intelligence scale, having an affair with Tom Buchanan, in order to achiever her idea of the American Dream.
Myrtle Wilson
Regarding a person's skin color
Racial Inequality
Identify the narrator of the story who is also Daisy Buchanan's cousin.
Nick Carraway
Which theme explores the contrast between social classes and the hollow nature of the wealthy?
Sociology of wealth
What is the biggest difference of the character Nick Carraway?
He is portrayed as an alcoholic in the movie, while in the book he only got drunk twice.
His pursuit of status and control reflect the darker aspects of the American Dream by illustrating its potential for greed and moral decay.
Tom Buchanan
Regarding socioeconomic status
Class Inequality
Which character represents the embodiment of the American Dream in the novel?
This theme delves into the idea of the past influencing the present and future.
The unattainability of the past
What’s the difference in the music?
In the book, it is 1920s jazz, in the 2013 film it is modern pop music.
“Golden girl” who pursued a wealthy lifestyle of a rich wife which slowly corrupted her morals and values. To get the most out of her selfishness, her love was very two-sided towards Tom and Gatsby.
Daisy Buchanan
Regarding Work Culture
Need to work as long as possible
This character symbolizes the corruption and moral decay present in the wealthy society.
Myrtle Wilson
What theme relates to the destructive nature of obsession and longing in the characters?
Toxicity
What were the differences in Gatsby’s funeral?
In the novel, no one attended. In the film, Owl Eyes and Gatsby’s father are there.
She conveyed the pursuit of success and independence commonly tied with the American Dream. However, her skepticism and open morals created disillusion with the traditional ideals.
Jordan Baker
What does the American Dream usually result in?
Perpetuating cycles of poverty and disadvantage
Who is the elusive figure at the center of Gatsby's romantic aspirations?
Daisy Buchanan
Identify the theme of reality conflicting throughout the narrative.
Delusions