WHO SAID IT?
Whose catchphrase is this? “Old Sport”
This is one of Jay Gatsby's typical catchphrases. Throughout the book Tom begins to ridicule this phrase.
What is Nick's inital character motivation in the begining of the book?
In the beginning chapters Nick portrayed himself as an honest and judgment free character. Nick did not initially attend parties until he was formally invited. Nick was always curious about Gatsby's parties but he did not want to intrude without an invitation.
Who wrote the Great Gatsby?
F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote the classic novel Great Gatsby.
What are three prevalent themes in the book Great Gatsby? Explain each.
Any of these three themes: Materialistic Society,Money equals power, The American Dream, Cannot recreate the past, Death, Old Money vs New Money, Culture Conformity, Partying Lifestyle, Gender Spheres/Norms, Love (or lack thereof), and Social Hierarchy.
What was illegal during the 1920s?
During the 1920s the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors was illegal, also known as Prohibition.
Who said this quote? "Can't repeat the past?" he cried incredulously. "Why of course you can!"
One of Jay Gatsby’s most famous quotes. He says this quote when he insists that he can repeat the past and get Daisy to love him like she did in Louisville.
What is one extrinsic element that motivates Daisy?
Daisy is a character that shamelessly conforms to the society around her. Some other characters view Daisy as self serving and manipulative. One extrinsic motivation for Daisy is the idea of obtaining affluence and high social status.
What was the color of the inviation Nick received for Gatsby's party?
The color was robin's egg blue.
How is the theme of money and a materialistic society continued through the entirety of the book?
Through the entirety of the book the idea of wealth is showcased through lavish parties. A large majority of many chapters deal with discussing different objects and materials (such as cars and houses) which the characters pride themselves on. Characters such as Gatsby believe they can do whatever they wish because of their wealth, even making someone fall in love.
What is bootlegging? Who was suspected of bootlegging in the Great Gatsby?
Bootlegging is the illegal manufacture, distribution, or sale of goods, especially alcohol. Many people believed that Jay Gatsby obtained his vast amount of wealth from bootlegging.
Who says this quote? "In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since. "Whenever you feel like criticizing any one," he told me, "just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had."
Nick Carraway is the speaker of this quote, and he says this in the first pages of the novel. This quote sets up a fundamental basis for his character.
What mainly motivated the majority of Gatsby's adult life?
To outsiders Gatsby appears to be mainly motivated by wealth and extravagance. However, the deeper you dive into his character the readers learn that his main motivation was to get Daisy to love him. Every party and extravagant event was just a way to get Daisy to notice him.
Which fruits were imported for Gatsby's parties?
Every Friday five crates of oranges and lemons arrived from a fruiterer in New York.
How is the idea of the American Dream woven into the novel?
Chapter 6 reveals the truth about Jay Gatsby's early life, or should we say, James Gatz. Nick admits that Gatsby was not born into wealth as some rumors believe. Instead, he grew up on a farm and worked multiple jobs. Through one of Gatsby's jobs, he fell in love with the idea of a wealthy lifestyle, and he reinvented himself. The American Dream is a theme throughout the book because Gatsby was not stuck in the social class he was born into, instead, he made a successful future for himself.
What did the flapper movement represent in 1920s culture?
The flapper movement was so iconic because flappers did what society did not expect from young women. They defied the typical roles of women in society by dancing to Jazz Age music, smoking, wearing makeup, wearing short dresses, and speaking their mind.
Who said this quote? "She told me it was a girl, and so I turned my head away and wept. 'All right,' I said, 'I'm glad it's a girl. And I hope she'll be a fool—that's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool."
The speaker of this quote was Daisy Buchanan when she found out she was having a baby girl. This quote accurately represents Daisy's shallow character.
What motivated which character to kill Jay Gatsby?
George Wilson shot and killed Gatsby. Wilson was motivated by hate and anger because he suspected Gatsby of killing his wife Myrtle. Wilson was too overcome with vengeance that he failed to realize that Gatsby was not driving the car that hit his wife.
Who hit and killed Myrtle near the end of the book?
Daisy was the person that hit and killed Myrtle when she was driving Gatsby's car.
What is one adjective that expresses the main themes in the book?
One of these adjectives: Lavish, Flamboyant, extravagant, luxurious
Coincides with the idea of wealth and a materialistic society.
What was the economy like during the 1920s?
The 1920s was known as being very prosperous, however, the wealth was not equally distributed through all the economic classes. The following decade led to an economic panic known as the Great Depression.
Who says this quote? “And I like large parties. They're so intimate. At small parties there isn't any privacy."
Jordan Baker is the speaker of this quote when she was talking about one of Gatsby's legendary parties. This quote represents that people enjoy large parties because there is less attention on one single individual which allows members to conform to their surroundings.
What motivated Tom to fight for Daisy?
Tom is a character who is very entitled and self serving. When Tom notices Gatsby is pining after Daisy he begins to become very protective towards her. Tom acts this way not out of true love for Daisy but out of pride and power. Tom believes he is better than Gatsby and that Daisy belongs to him.
Who killed Jay Gatsby? Where and how?
George Wilson shot and killed Jay Gatsby when he was swimming in his swimming pool because he suspected Gatsby of murdering his wife Myrtle.
What is the overarching theme in Great Gatsby that deals with nature?
Throughout the book, there is a theme that is less obvious than wealth and social class. The theme of two contrasting seasons. The seasons occur when different events take place. For example, the beginning of the novel starts in the early months of summer when the characters are "happy" and partying. Near the end of the book, the seasons change and Summer turns into Fall. When the seasons change so does the overall emotions of the characters. All the tragedies of death and loneliness in the book takes place during the Fall.
What is the Lost Generation and who falls into it?
The Lost Generation included young adults in Europe and America during the 1920s. They were “lost” because after World War I many of them were disillusioned with the world in general and unwilling to conform to society. Many writters considered themselves apart of the Lost Generation including Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald.