Characters
This character is the novel's narrator
Nick Carraway
Our narrator rents a small house on this part of Long Island
West Egg
Growing up, Nick's father always reminded him of this lesson
Not everyone has had the same privileges as you, so you shouldn't judge or criticize others
The contrast between the lavish lifestyles of those in East & West Egg and the gray, disgusting life of those in the Valley of Ashes reveal this
The stark, insurmountable division between classes
OR
The lavish lifestyles of the rich are built on the service and suffering of the working class
damaged or flawed by an injury or blemish
marred
This character is married to the narrator's cousin and is a representation of Fitzgerald's view of those who come from old money
Tom Buchanan
This area is inhabited by the old money aristocracy
East Egg
While Daisy and Tom seem happy at first, the illusion is shattered after a phone call reveals this about their marriage
Tom has a mistress (and Daisy knows!)
Throughout the novel, Fitzgerald provides social commentary that pushes the reader to question the validity of this commonly held belief
The American Dream
disruptive, chaotic, or disorderly
tumultuous
This character's smile leaves people feeling "uniquely understood and reassured"
Jay Gatsby
This "grotesque," bleak area serves as a commentary on the impact of the industrialization that fueled so much of the new money wealth
The Valley of Ashes
After Myrtle refuses to stop repeating his wife's name, Tom responds by doing this
Breaking her nose
Reflecting the real life actions of many people during this time period, many of the characters in the novel come from this region of the country before moving to the big city
the Midwest
continuing without interruption (particularly something unpleasant)
incessant
This character represents the increased freedom of women from the Jazz Age as a wealthy, independent golfer
Jordan Baker
The novel kicks off with a revelatory dinner party in this location
Tom and Daisy's mansion in East Egg
Nick is most surprised to discover this about Jay Gatsby upon meeting him for the first time
Fitzgerald's characterization of old money characters like Tom Buchanan reveal this about the author's view of the impact of wealth on people's personalities
Wealthy people are often arrogant, entitled, and abusive towards people they view as less than them.
spread or pass through something
permeate
A resident of the Valley of Ashes, this character is blissfully unaware of the true nature of his wife's trips into New York City
George Wilson
Tom takes Nick along to spend time with his mistress in this location away from prying eyes
An apartment in New York City
At the end of chapter 3, Nick describes himself as one of the few [blank] people he has ever known
Double points if you can explain WHY
Honest
Nick wants to distinguish himself from the dishonesty he sees frequently displayed by the other characters
The contrast of these two characters reveals the shifting role of women during this time period
Daisy Buchanan and Jordan Baker
extemporize