First Impressions
What are Nick’s first impressions of Gatsby?
What is warm and charismatic?
Early in the novel, Nick discovers this truth about Tom and Daisy’s marriage.
What is that Tom is involved with another woman?
Gatsby asks Nick to arrange a meeting for this reason.
What is to reconnect romantically with Daisy?
The Valley of Ashes is gray, polluted, and represents this social class.
What is the lower/working class (will also accept “the poor”)?
Color symbolism and imagery are called this.
What is figurative language?
Before meeting Gatsby, most guests believe this rumor about him.
What is may have killed a man (or has a criminal past)?
Jordan Baker is introduced as this, and Nick reacts with curiosity and caution.
What is a competitive golfer?
The green light matters to Gatsby because it represents this.
What is his dream of being with Daisy?
East Egg most strongly represents this type of wealth.
What is inherited (old) wealth and social status?
The rain during Gatsby and Daisy’s reunion most likely reflects this.
What is a fresh start?
Nick describes Gatsby’s smile as one that does this.
What is makes others feel uniquely understood and valued?
Nick prides himself on having this personal quality at the beginning of the novel.
What is being nonjudgmental and observant?
When Gatsby nearly drops the clock, it symbolizes this larger idea.
What is the power of time and the past?
West Egg most strongly represents this type of wealth.
What is new money and striving?
The green light at the end of the dock that Gatsby reaches out to represents this.
What is unreachable dreams (Will also accept “The American Dream”?)
Gatsby carefully chooses to host extravagant parties mainly for this reason.
What is to attract Daisy’s attention?
Nick’s role in Gatsby and Daisy’s reunion can best be described as this.
What is a facilitator?
When Gatsby shows Daisy his shirts, her emotional reaction reveals this.
What is that she is overwhelmed by emotion and wealth?
Gatsby purchased his mansion mainly for this reason.
What is to impress or be near Daisy?
The color white is mostly associated with what setting?
What is the East Egg?
After hearing Gatsby’s story about his past, Nick feels this way.
What is skeptical but wanting to believe him?
Daisy’s “beautiful little fool” comment suggests this about her daughter.
What is having her be ignorant of her parents’ harsh realities?
By the end of Chapter 5, Fitzgerald highlights this central theme.
What is dreams losing their magic when they become reality?
Gatsby’s cream-colored car most clearly symbolizes this.
What is his wealth and flashy status?
Gatsby knocks over a clock which represents this.
What is the emphasis of time and its passing?