GATSBY
Where was Gatsby when Daisy was getting married?
Gatsby was at war since he was a soldier
"Tell ‘em Daisy’s change’ her mind"
- Which character was the one to say this?
Daisy herself said this.
What does East Egg represent and who lives there?
Tom and Daisy’s mansion is located here
Born Rich
Represents Cow Neck in real life
What does West Egg represent and who lives there?
Worked towards wealth
Gatsby’s mansion located here
Represents Great Neck in real-life
How did Gatsby gain his wealth?
He was a bootlegger.
What's the relationship between Daisy and money?
Daisy is greedy and loves money allowing her love for it to cloud all she desires.
Who was the second person who narrated the chapter to tell a story?
What was the story about?
Jordan Baker
The story was of Gatsby and Daisy's love and their history.
What made Gatsby strive to grow his wealth and throw such grand parties?
Gatsby's love for Daisy and his desire for her to be a part of his life.
He tries to impress her.
What did Gatsby do/show the police officer when he was pulled over and how did the officer react?
Gatsby showed him a white card and the officer then apologized for bothering him.
Daisy represents a stereotypical MARRIED woman during this time in America.
Was a flapper.
What is the symbolism behind Egg and the two communities?
Symbolizes America during the twenties. Shows how East Egg represents people born rich while West Egg represents middle/poor class.
What is the flappers' significance in the novel?
Redefined gender roles during the 1920's
Daisy was a flapper herself and these ambitious qualities shine through her character.
What is Gatsby's car?
What is on the car and what does it symbolize?
His car is a Rolls Royce.
On his car is the Spirit of Ecstasy which symbolizes boldness and freedom.
What happened on Daisy's wedding night? How did she act the day after?
On her wedding night, Daisy drank until she felt numb and hysterically cried.
The day after she married Tom and went off with him making it seem as if the night before never happened.
Which characters are considered "old money" and who are considered "new money"
Old money - Nick, Daisy, Tom
New money - Gatsby
How does Wolfshiem add to the theme of the Roaring Twenties?
He helps to show the presence of bootlegging, organized crime, popularity in the stock market, and widespread wealth accross the nation.
What does “leaking sawdust at every pore” mean?
How does this relate to Gatsby?
Definition - someone whose emotional state is weak
Gatsby is shown as villainous
"leaking" exposing his true self
"sawdust" his lies
Does Daisy portray signs of being a hero or villain in Chapter 4?
Daisy's villainous qualities begin to come out and her intentions begin to be revealed for their truth.
How does deception play a part in chapter 4?
Gatsby deceives people around him regarding his wealth and past, and how he exaggerates the truth.
He allows others to make their judgments about him and their perceptions.
What was the Rosenthal Murder Trial and how did it add to the book?
Rosenthal was a gambler who complained to the press that the police were hurting his business by demanding a bigger. Later was shot and the main suspect had been Becker, the police chief.
This is when Nick is given the first clue that Gatsby may have gained his wealth illegally.