Describe
Describe Tom
Rude, racist, don't have much going for him other than being white
How does Jordan react when Nick is talking to her?
She's shhhhhs him because she is trying to listen to Tom and Daisy fight.
East egg
Born into money- known as old money
Flashback, it already happened
Describe Daisy
Married to Tom, seems silly but is low key intelligent.
Who lives in West egg?
Gatsby and Nick
West Egg
Hard working people, resembles new money
What does Daisy's reaction mean: "I'm glad it's a girl and I hope she'll be a fool, that's the best thing a girl can be, a beautiful fool."
She knows her husband is cheating on her. In the American dream- it refers to gender inequality.
Describe Nick
Nick is the narrator, he doesn't judge people, Nick is "well off" but not as rich as the rest.
Who lives in East Egg?
Tom and Daisy
Green light
Symbolize Gatsby's hope and dreams for life.
What bad times is Daisy referring to____
Finding out her husband is cheating on her.
Describe Jordan Baker
Daisy's best friend, nosy, professional golfer, very bold attitude.
Why does Daisy speak in murmurs?
So people can lean in closer. She seeks the attention her husband doesn't give her.
Wealthy and social class
Everybody other than Nick is filthy rich, so they don't know how to do things in moderation. They don't know what weekends are.
How do we know Nick is trustworthy?
He doesn't judge people until he is 100% sure.
Describe Gatsby
Rich, Love Daisy, sells illegal grain alcohol, lives in the west egg.
What is the time of the year of Chapter 1?
Beginning of June 1922
The book called "The rise of colored empires"
He is proud of the fact that he is white, he feels like whites need to dominate all things.
Why isn't Nick married?
Nick says he doesn't have enough money to get married.