Chapter 5 Plot
This weather condition mirrors Gatsby’s nervousness before seeing Daisy.
What is rain?
Gatsby’s real name.
What is James Gatz?
The clock Gatsby knocks over is an example of this literary device, representing his focus on the past
What is symbolism?
Tom’s disdain for Gatsby reflects this theme about social class divisions.
What is the theme of class and social stratification (or old money vs. new money)?
Gatsby sends these to Nick’s house before Daisy arrives, showing his desire for perfection.
What are flowers?
Gatsby worked for this wealthy copper magnate, who shaped his vision of success.
Who is Dan Cody?
Fitzgerald uses this type of descriptive language to convey the extravagance of Gatsby’s shirts.
What is imagery?
This character, though absent in Chapters 5 and 6, is known for his association with organized crime and fixing the 1919 World Series.
Who is Meyer Wolfsheim?
After an awkward start, Gatsby, Nick, and Daisy visit this location to showcase Gatsby’s success.
What is Gatsby’s mansion?
This character accepts a last-minute invitation to one of Gatsby’s parties in Chapter 6.
Who is Tom Buchanan?
Fitzgerald’s portrayal of Gatsby’s obsessive hope is enhanced by this literary device, where inanimate ideas—like dreams—are given life-like qualities.
What is personification?
The year that The Great Gatsby was published
When is 1925?
Daisy becomes emotional when Gatsby shows her this thing from his collection.
What are his shirts?
Daisy’s reaction to Gatsby’s party reveals that she feels this way about the event.
What is disappointment (or uncomfortable/out of place)?
The phrase “He literally glowed” when Gatsby reunites with Daisy is an example of this literary device that exaggerates emotion or appearance.
What is hyperbole?
The reveal of Gatsby’s true background challenges and/or deals with this central American myth.
What is the American Dream?
This symbol outside Gatsby’s home is barely visible by the end of Chapter 5, reflecting a shift in Gatsby’s dream.
What is the green light?
At the end of Chapter 6, Gatsby tells Nick that he wants to do this regarding his and Daisy’s relationship.
What is “repeat the past” (or recreate the past with Daisy)?
Gatsby’s transformation from James Gatz into Jay Gatsby is a prime example of this literary device focused on contrasting ideas or identities.
What is juxtaposition (or duality)?
This point of view is used to narrate The Great Gatsby.
What is first-person (limited) narration?