The green light
Whose house is the green light at the end of the dock at?
Tom and Daisy
Who and what are on the billboard?
Doctor T.J. Eckleburg's eyes.
Gatsby's mansion is next door to whose house?
Nick Carraway.
Where is the Valley of Ashes
Between New York City and West Egg.
What happens to the light once Gatsby is reunited with Diasy?
It loses it magical, symbolic meaning.
Where is the billboard located?
The Valley of Shes
Who does Gatsby hope to attract when throwing his parties?
Daisy Buchanan.
What is the location in this quote: "a fantastic farm where ashes grow like what intro ridges and hills and grotesque gardens; where ashes take the forms of houses and chimneys and rising smoke" (Fitzgerald 23)
The Valley of Ashes
When Nick first sees Gatsby, what is Gatsby doing while looking across the bay toward the green light?
Stretching his arms out toward it.
What colors are described in the billboard?
Blue and yellow.
Why was Nick's invitation unique to Gatsby's party?
He was personally invited, while others show up.
Which type of money does West Egg represent, and who lives there?
New Money, Gatsby.
What does the green light at the end of the dock represent?
Gatsby's dreams/hopes for his future, and his longing for Daisy.
Why is the billboard important/what does it symbolize?
It represents God's eyes, overlooking the ruin of society by the wealthy.
What is Nick's opinion on the people who attend Gatsby's parties?
He thinks they are careless and lacking mystery or substance, unlike Gatsby.
What type of money does East Egg represent, and who loves there?
Old money, Tom and Daisy.