it represents the moral and social decay that results from the uninhibited pursuit of wealth, as the rich indulge themselves with regard for nothing but their own pleasure.
100
who said "An oxford man!...like hell he is! He wears a pink suit.?"
tom Buchanan
100
How does the American Dream play a part in the story?
Both Nick and Gatsby try to make something of themselves by moving to New York; both are searching for a better life.
100
A literary device where something you can touch or feel (tangible) represents something you can't touch of feel (abstract)?
a symbol
200
Who is gatsby friend and prominent in organized crime?
Meyer Wolfsheim
200
What is Gatsby real name?
James gatz
200
who said "in my younger and more vulnerable years.?"
nick carraway
200
How do the 1920s play a part in the story?
Prohibition, bootlegging, jazz music, party lifestyle, New York City
200
What does the green light symbolize in the play?
Gatsby dream
300
Who is Daisy’s husband?
Tom Buchanan
300
How does T. J. Eckleberg affect Mr. Wilson?
Wilson thinks that the eyes of TJ Eckleberg are God watching down on him. So when he sees that Myrtle has been murdered he thinks that God is telling him to get revenge, which is why he shoots Gatsby.
300
who said "even alone I cant say I never loved tom.?"
daisy Buchanan
300
What is the importance of the East and the MidWest in the book?
The East is a place of destruction and obsession with wealth; the MidWest is a more pure place with a better life.
300
What symbolizes the idea of God watching over the world in the play?
The Eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg billboard
400
Who is is Daisy’s daughter?
Pammy Buchanan
400
Why does Gatsby offer Nick work?
Gatsby offers Nick work because he thinks it will compinsate for Nick inviting Daisy and Gatsby over for tea.
400
who said "lets go to Coney island, old sport in my car?"
jay Gatsby
400
what makes Gatsby so great?
He dedicates his life to making his dreams a reality
400
What could the Valley of Ashes symbolize?
destruction, all of the bad things that happen in life
500
Who is gatsby’s dad?
Henry gatz
500
who are the two people who show up to Gatsby funeral?
Henry Gatz and NICK Carraway
500
who said "her voice was full of money?"
jay Gatsby
500
How is weather a theme in The Great Gatsby?
The weather reflects the mood of the story. When something sad happens, it rains. When things get tense and heated, the day is really hot.
500
How does the color yellow's meaning as a symbol change in the book?
It goes from representing wealth and money to representing death and destruction. Gatsby's yellow car is called "the death car".