Rumors and Gossip
Guests at Gatsby's party spread rumours about this person because they don't really know him
Who is Jay Gatsby?
This object symbolizes recklessness and danger in Chapter 3
What are cars?
Party guests believe Gatsby is this kind of person based on rumors
What is a criminal or spy?
Gatsby's parties include nonstop music, dancing, and this illegal activity
What is drinking alcohol?
Guests leave Gatsby's party in this unsafe condition
What is drunkenness?
One rumour claims Gatsby was this during the War
What is a German spy?
Owl Eyes symbolizes this quality despite being drunk
What is wisdom/insight?
In reality, most guests have this relationship with Gatsby
What is a stranger?
Party guests freely drink alcohol despite this national ban
What is the Prohibition?
A minor car accident occurs outside the party because of this behavior
What is reckless driving?
Another rumor says Gatsby was part of this country's army
What is the American army?
Gatsby's library represents illusion versus this reality
What is the truth?
Owl Eyes challenges appearances when he notices this detail
Are Gatsby's books real?
Women at the party reflect the freedom and boldness of this 1920's group
What are flappers?
Reckless driving serves as a metaphor for this type of behavior
What is poor judgment?
The gossip at the party mainly shows this major theme in the novel
What is appearance vs. reality?
Alcohol at the party symbolizes excess and a lack of this
What is self-control?
The contrast between rumors and truth highlights this central theme
What is appearance vs. reality?
The excessive lifestyle reflects the excitement and recklessness of this era
What is the Jazz Age?
The careless actions in Chapter 3 reflect this flaw in Jazz Age society
What is irresponsibility?
Fitzgerald uses rumors to build this aspect of Gatsby's character
What is a mystery?
The recurring symbols in Chapter 3 emphasize this larger message about society
What is the emptiness of Jazz Age society?
Fitzgerald uses Gatsby's mystery to criticize this social behavior
What is judging by appearances?
The Jazz Age lifestyle in Chapter 3 reveals this flaw in society
What is moral carelessness?
Fitzgerald uses carelessness to foreshadow this kind of outcome later in the novel
What are the tragic consequences?