Vocabulary
What does the word "dejection" mean?
associated with sadness or depression
What is the significance behind the green light in chapter 8?
It represents the loss of Gatsby's hopes and dreams
"I don't think she ever loved him."
-Gatsby
born to a poor farming family
Gatsby
remained arrogant, manipulative, and lacked accountability
Tom
What is the meaning of the word "forlorn"?
relates to being sad, lonely, or abandoned
What does the change of weather (the falling leaves) symbolize?
-the passage of time, events leading up to Gatsby's death
"You're worth the whole bunch put together."
-Nick
Pammy's mother
Daisy Buchanan
was observant, non-judgmental, naive - became disillusioned, morally judgmental
Nick
The word "malice" means...
pertaining to the desire to do evil
What is the symbolism of the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg?
they represent the eyes of God which is useful for human judgement, moral decay
"You weren't so nice to me last night."
-Jordan
former Yale football star
Tom Buchanan
was mysterious, calm, put together - became obsessive, delusional, idealistic
Gatsby
What is the definition of the word "redolent'?
correlates to something being strongly reminiscent or suggestive of
What does Gatsby's pool represent?
as it is his site of death, it represents the end of his aspirations and his pursuit of the American Dream
"You may fool me but you can't fool God."
-Mr. Wilson
owned an auto garage in the Valley of Ashes
George Wilson
was clueless, spiritless, submissive - became revengeful, violent, misguided
Mr. Wilson
Something that is "extravaganza" is likely...
an elaborate or spectacular production
What does Gatsby's empty house portray?
-his loneliness, his inaccessibility to Daisy and his failure of the American Dream
-Michaelis
owns a coffee shop next to Mr. Wilson's garage
Michaelis
was charming, radiant, innocent - became selfish, careless
Daisy