Symbolism
What weather symbol changes from rain to sunshine during Gatsby and Daisy’s reunion?
The weather symbolizes the changing emotions between Gatsby and Daisy.
What major theme is shown through Gatsby’s desire to relive the past?
The impossibility of recreating the past.
How is Gatsby characterized during his reunion with Daisy at Nick’s house?
Nervous and insecure
What is Gatsby’s real name?
James Gatz.
“Can’t repeat the past? Why of course you can!” Who says this?
Gatsby
What object in Gatsby’s house causes Daisy to cry?
Gatsby's shirts
Chapters 5 and 6 suggest that the American Dream is based more on what than reality?
Illusion and material success.
How does Nick describe Gatsby’s smile?
Reassuring and uniquely charming.
Who arranges Gatsby and Daisy’s reunion?
Nick Carraway
Which character is described as having “an extraordinary gift for hope”?
Gatbsy
Gatsby’s enormous mansion mainly symbolizes what?
His dream of winning Daisy back and achieving status.
What theme is revealed through Gatsby changing his identity from James Gatz?
Reinvention/self-creation.
What does Gatsby’s transformation from James Gatz reveal about his character?
He is ambitious and determined to reinvent himself.
Who was Dan Cody?
A wealthy man who mentored young Gatsby.
Who calls Gatsby “Mr. Nobody from Nowhere”?
Tom
The clock Gatsby nearly knocks over symbolizes what idea?
Trying to stop or recreate time/the past.
Gatsby believes money can help him achieve what?
Love and happiness with Daisy.
How is Daisy characterized when touring Gatsby’s mansion?
Emotional, impressed, and materialistic.
Why does Gatsby stop throwing huge parties?
Daisy does not like them, and he only wanted to attract her.
What does Gatsby want Daisy to tell Tom?
That she never loved him
What does Daisy’s reaction to Gatsby’s wealth symbolize about her values?
She is deeply influenced by wealth, luxury, and materialism.
What theme is emphasized when Daisy cannot fully live up to Gatsby’s dream version of her?
The danger of idealization/unrealistic expectations.
What does Tom’s dislike of Gatsby reveal about Tom’s character?
He is arrogant, judgmental, and threatened by Gatsby.
What does Tom begin to suspect about Gatsby in Chapter 6?
Gatsby’s wealth and background may be dishonest or criminal.
“His dream must have seemed so close that he could hardly fail to grasp it.” What dream is Nick referring to?
Gatsby’s dream of being with Daisy.