"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
100
He is the narrator of the story. He is a young man from Minnesota,and he moved to New York after War World 1 to learn about the bond business. He does not judge others, therefore he get drawn into other people's problems.
Nick Carraway
100
The land mass where the scandalous and vulgar wealthy people live. Gatsby and Nick reside here.
West Egg
100
East Egg represents the old aristocracy, West Egg the newly rich, the valley of ashes the bottom of the social class of America, and New York City the unpredictable, continuous search for money and pleasure.
Geography
100
1)Why does Tom hit Myrtle at his apartment in New York City?
2)Where does Gatsby’s reunion with Daisy take place?
1) She says Daisy name over and over again to Tom.
2) At Nick's house
200
'See!' he cried triumphantly. 'It's a bona-fide piece of printed matter. It fooled me. This fella's a regular Belasco. It's a triumph. What thoroughness! What realism! Knew when to stop, too - didn't cut the pages. But what do you want? What do you expect?'
Owl Eyed Man
200
A mysterious man who became a millionaire over night. He is charming, and he holds large extravagant parties at his home. He has trouble moving on from the past, and he is constantly living his life to fix the mistakes he made in the past. He is madly in love with Daisy Buchanan.
Jay Gatsby
200
The land mass where the high aristocracy reside. They all come from old money, and most of the people there are selfish and manipulative. Daisy and Tom Buchanan reside here.
East Egg
200
This affect in the story normally matches with the character attitude and feelings. For example when it rains the mood is melancholy and depressing. When it is blazing hot outside that mood is tense and furry.
Weather
200
3)Where is Nick from and what is one thing that characterize him?
4)Describe Gatsby's parties
3) Minnesota, non judgmental
4) Extravagant, lavish, insane, and pandemonium
300
"I like large parties. They're so intimate. At small parties there isn't any privacy"
Jordan Baker
300
A tall and slender woman. She has a dry sense of humor and personality. Her best friend is Daisy Buchanan. She dates Nick Carraway also.
Jordan Baker
300
The house where extravagant parties are held, and the guests do not know the hostess.
Jay Gatsby
300
This symbolizes the hopes and dreams of Gatsby. This object reminds Gatsby everyday of his desires, and that they are so close yet so far away. This also symbolizes the American Dream.
Green Light
300
5)What phrase does Gatsby repeatedly use?
6)What does Jordan tell Nick about Gatsby and Daisy?
5) Old Sport
6) They were once in love, but then Gatsby went to war and when he returned Daisy was engaged to another man.
400
'Here, deares'. She groped around in a waste-basket she had with her on the bed and pulled out the string of pearls. 'Take 'em down-stairs and give 'em back to whoever they belong to. Tell 'em all _______ change' her mind. Say: '______ change' her mine!'
Daisy
400
A cynical and selfish character in the novel. She is disappointed and unhappy with her life, yet she does not mind ruining other peoples. She is marries to Tom Buchanan and is also in love with Jay Gatsby.
Daisy Buchanan
400
The area of New York where Mr. and Mrs. Wilson reside. Mr. Wilson' home and mechanic business is in this part of town. This land would be considered the slums of New York and is dirty.
Valley of Ashes
400
The symbol of social and moral decay amongst the rich. While the aristocracy are lavished in wealth they look over those who are less fortunate and who are covered in waste and ash.
Valley of Ashes
400
7).What does Gatsby propose to Nick when he learns that Nick doesn't earn a lot of money?
8) What can Gatsby see across the bay?
7) He proposes that Nick should go into business with him, but Nick declines.
8) Daisy's dock and the green light
500
'About Gatsby! No, I haven't. I said I'd been making a small investigation of his past.'
'And you found he was an Oxford man,' said Jordan helpfully.
'An Oxford man!' He was incredulous. 'Like hell he is! He wears a pink suit.'
Tom Buchanan
500
A car mechanic who is totally oblivious to the fact that his wife Mertle is cheating on him.
Mr. Wilson
500
The hotel where Gatsby and Tom have their huge argument. The room that Gatsby, Daisy, Tom, Jordan, and Nick were staying is was fuming, just like everyone tempers.
Plaza Hotel
500
This symbolizes the eyes of God watching over the corrupt society of America during the 20's.
The Eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg
500
9)What are Gatsby's beliefs about the past?
10)What happens to Gatsby and to Wilson?
9)He believes that the past can be fixed and redone and that things can go back to how they always were.
10) Wilson shoots Gatsby from behind while he is his pool, and then kills himself.