Social Class
Where did the poorest people live?
The Valley of Ashes
What are two words to describe East Egg?
Old money
Who attended Gatsby's parties?
Anyone could go even if they weren't invited
What does the color yellow represent?
False wealth/ artificiality
Who was killed by Gatsby's car?
Myrtle Wilson
What were the 3 different social classes?
The Wealthy Elite, The Newly Rich, and The Working Class
What characters lived in East Egg?
Tom Buchanan, Daisy Buchanan, and Jordan Baker
Why did Gatsby throw his parties?
In hope that one day Daisy would show up to one of them.
What do Jordans grey eyes depict about her character?
That she is bland.
Who was driving when Myrtle was killed?
Daisy
The Wealthy elite was from East Egg and old money. The Newly Rich was from West Egg and new money
How do people in East Egg view West Egg?
Residents of East Egg have a condescending perspective of West Egg
What do Gatsby's parties suggest about his character?
Why were Gatsby's colorful suits moving to Daisy?
Give a description of Gatsby's car
What would the world look like if everyone lived like the Ashmen?
It would bring equality but at a great communist cost.
East Egg has huge luxurious houses and nice cars
Would you do the same thing as George Wilson when he found out the yellow car was Gatsby?
We would have a conversation with Gatsby about the situation before jumping to conclusions and killing him.
What did the color of cars in the valley of ashes represent about the residents?
Grey was associated with the valley of ashes, including their cars. This represented lack of wealth, unlike the colorful cars driven by the rich like Gatsby.
What occurs when Wilson finds out the yellow car was Gatsby's?
Wilson goes to Gatsby's house and shoots him.
What would the world look like if social classes weren't present?
There would be less judgement and less competition to rise in social class.
What would the world look like if everyone lived in East Egg?
Everyone would be competing to have higher wealth and it could create jealousy
Summarize what happened when people heard Gatsby was shot?
How does Gatsby's yellow car represent about his character?
His new wealth and money.
Predict what would happen to Daisy if people found out she was driving when Myrtle was killed
We predict that Gatsby would still be alive and Wilson might try to harm Daisy.