Gatsby’s Secrets
Gatsby claims to have inherited his wealth from this source.
What is his family?
Gatsby and Daisy’s love story began during this stage of his life.
What is before he went to war?
Gatsby’s extravagant parties are a reflection of this era’s excess.
What is the Jazz Age?
Nick is related to this major character.
Who is Daisy Buchanan?
This valley, between West Egg and New York, symbolizes moral decay.
What is the Valley of Ashes?
The truth about Gatsby’s fortune is revealed by this character.
Who is Tom Buchanan?
Gatsby’s view of Daisy is influenced by this unrealistic belief.
What is the idea that she has remained the same as five years ago?
The 1920s saw the rise of this illegal business, which contributed to Gatsby’s wealth
What is bootlegging?
Nick first meets Gatsby at one of his parties, recognizing him because of this.
What is Gatsby’s smile?
The faded eyes of this figure loom over the Valley of Ashes.
Who is Doctor T. J. Eckleburg?
Gatsby’s transformation from James Gatz began when he worked on this type of transport.
What is a yacht?
Gatsby’s house is located in this area, while Daisy’s is in East Egg.
What is West Egg?
The culture of The Great Gatsby reflects this economic period of America.
What is the post-World War I economic boom?
Nick describes Gatsby as having an “extraordinary gift for this.”
What is hope?
Gatsby’s dream of repeating the past is foreshadowed by this quote: "You can’t repeat the past." His response?
What is "Why of course you can!"
Gatsby tells Nick his parents were from this part of the world
What is the Midwest?
Daisy’s voice is described as full of this
What is money
The novel takes place primarily in this decade.
What is the 1920s?
Nick disapproves of Gatsby’s world but still admires him for this reason.
What is his relentless pursuit of his dream?
Gatsby’s mansion represents this major theme.
What is the corruption of the American Dream?
The eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg symbolize this.
What is the the judgment of society?
Gatsby’s love for Daisy is best symbolized by this coloru.
What is the green light
The character Meyer Wolfsheim is based on this real-life gangster.
Who is Arnold Rothstein?
The novel is narrated from this perspective.
What is first-person, through Nick Carraway?
Gatsby’s ultimate failure is foreshadowed when this happens to his house after he stops hosting parties.
What is it goes dark and empty?