Gatsby: The Ending (Ch. 7–9)
Why does Gatsby refuse to leave after Myrtle’s death?
He stays to protect Daisy
What does the green light represent at the end?
An unreachable dream
Where did Coach Weems go to high school?
BV
How does Douglass’s dream differ from Gatsby’s?
Freedom vs. status
What is an inference?
A conclusion based on evidence
What is revealed about Gatsby’s past in Chapter 8?
He created a new identity to win Daisy
What is Fitzgerald’s message about the American Dream?
It is corrupted and unattainable
Where did Coach Weems go to college?
Dean College
Why is Junior more successful than Gatsby?
He accepts reality
What makes strong evidence?
Specific + explained
Why does Wilson kill Gatsby?
He believes Gatsby killed Myrtle
BONUS X2: Who Told Him?
What does “boats against the current” mean?
We can’t escape the past
Where did Coach Weems meet his wife?
In College at a Basketball Tournament
What common barrier do they all face?
Inequality
What is symbolism?
Objects representing ideas
What is significant about Gatsby’s funeral?
Almost no one attends
How does wealth impact consequences?
The rich avoid them
How did Coach Weems begin his career in education?
I started as a Building Substitute and taught kindergarten
Which text shows the most realistic American Dream?
Narrative Life of Fredrick Douglass
How does tone affect meaning?
It shapes interpretation
Why does Nick leave the East?
He rejects the corruption and emptiness
What is the illusion vs. reality theme?
People believe in false versions of life
How many tattoos does Coach Weems have?
10
What do all texts suggest about success?
It’s difficult and unequal
Why analyze author’s purpose?
To understand deeper meaning