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How, according to Catherine, Mr. Gatsby got all of his money.
Who is Kaiser Wilhelm?
This faded symbol resides in the Valley of Ashes, with blue eyes encased in golden spectacles.
What are the eyes of Dr. TJ Eckleburg?
A photographer who has allegedly photographed his wife 127 times since their marriage.
Who is Mr. McKee?
Vague; unclear
What is obscure?
This was a period of time filled with new music and dance; artists such as Louis Armstrong and Ethel Waters created popular music
What was the Jazz Age?
The amount of photographs Mrs. McKee says that Mr. McKee has taken of her since they were married.
What are 127 photographs?
This symbol serves an something to "catch" everything and everyone who does not "fit" into NYC or West/East egg.
A strong, wealthy, arrogant man who has an affair with Myrtle Wilson
Who is Tom Buchanan?
Surrounding area
What is vicinity?
The party held at the apartment in New York City showcased this popular, yet illegal, aspect of the Roaring 20s.
What is alcohol?
This was the type of dog that Myrtle begged Tom for at the train station.
What is a police dog?
The extravagance and lavishness of the party represent this.
What was the Roaring 20s?
The man who serves as a confidant to many of the other characters in chapter 2
Who is Nick Carraway?
Lacking vitality
What is anemic?
The signature recklessness, carelessness, and indulgence of the 1920s was represented in this action that Myrtle took.
What was the buying of the police station dog?
Mr. Wilson's full name.
What is George B. Wilson?
The introduction of Mr. Wilson and his automobile shop in the Valley of Ashes helps establish this theme.
What is Old Money vs. New Money vs. No Money?
The roughly 30-year-old sister to Myrtle who shares an apartment with one of her friends
Who is Catherine?
Constant; nonstop
What is incessant?
These women were known for pushing the boundaries of what society thought was acceptable at the time
Who were flappers?
The magazine title Myrtle bought at the train station
(and there were multiple copies at the apartment)
What is Town Tattle?
These two contrasting people act as symbols of the different lives in during this period of time.
Who are Daisy and Myrtle?
A "spiritless" man who owns an autoshop in the Valley of Ashes
Harsh and insistent
What is strident?
Places were the Roaring 20s and the Jazz Age intertwined with music, alcohol, and dancing.
What are speakeasies?