Characters
He narrates the story and rents a house in West Egg.
Who is Nick Carraway?
“I thought you knew old sport. I'm, afraid Ii'm not a very good host.”
Who is Gatsby?
This is where Nick, Gatsby, and the “new money” live.
What is West Egg?
This represents Gatsby’s hopes and dreams. He holds his hand out for it.
What is the green light at Daisy’s dock?
Tom takes Nick here in Chapter 2 to meet Myrtle.
What is The Valley of Ashes?
She is Tom’s mistress.
Who is Myrtle Wilson?
“I hope she’ll be a fool—that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world.”
Who is Daisy?
his billboard features a pair of giant eyes watching over the valley.
What are the eyes of Dr. T. J. Eckleburg?
The Valley of Ashes symbolizes this consequence of wealth and industry.
What is moral decay or social corruption?
This happens to Myrtle at the end of the apartment party.
What is Tom breaking Myrtle’s nose?
He is Myrtle’s husband and owns a garage.
Who is George Wilson?
"You mean you don't know? I thought everyone knew. Why-Toms's got some woman in New York"
Who is Jordan Baker?
Gatsby’s mansion is known for these extravagant weekly events.
What are over-the-top parties?
Gatsby reaching toward the green light suggests this.
What is longing or unattainable dreams?
Nick first meets Gatsby during this event.
What is one of Gatsby’s parties?
He is known for his wealth, mystery, and hosting grand parties.
Who is Jay Gatsby?
“I was within and without, simultaneously enchanted and repelled…”
Who is Nick?
This contrasts with West Egg as the home of “old money.”
What is East Egg?
Gatsby’s parties symbolize this aspect of the American Dream.
What is excess or superficial wealth?
Guests at Gatsby’s parties often do this, showing his mystery.
What is spread rumors?
She is Daisy’s friend and a competitive golfer.
Who is Jordan Baker?
“Civilization is going to pieces”
Who is Tom?
This setting represents industrial waste and the loss of hope between the Eggs and NYC.
What is the Valley of Ashes?
The eyes of Eckleburg may represent this larger idea.
What is the loss of spiritual values or the illusion of God watching?
Name one of the rumors floating around about Gatsby.
What is a german spy, a killer, an soldier in the American army, an Oxford grad