Characters
This character is the first to reveal the history of Daisy and Gatsby's relationship to Nick.
Who is Jordan Baker?
This is the section of New York where Nick and Gatsby live.
What is West Egg?
The central theme that explores the illusion of success and happiness through wealth and social status?
What is the pursuit of the American Dream?
This archetype is banished by Society or a social group, destined to become a wanderer, and moves from place to place. Name a character from Gatsby who fits this as well.
Who is the Outcast? Who is Gatsby?
Gatsby's colorful and luxurious shirts represent this.
What is Gatsby's wealth and success as well as Daisy's guilt over choosing Tom.
This character could be considered the villain and led George to Gatsby.
Who is Tom Buchanan?
This is the nickname of the area where you can find the billboard of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg.
What is the Valley of Ashes?
The novel is set during this historical period, characterized by radical social and cultural changes which reflect this theme/time period.
What are the Roaring Twenties?
This archetype is traditionally the protagonist of a story, often past is a mystery, is the champion, king, leader or savior of many, Endures pain and sorrow that all lead to a greater good, Typically must go on a great journey
Who is the Hero?
The ticking clock in Gatsby's library and Nick's house symbolizes what recurring theme in the novel?
What is the passage of time and the elusive nature of the American Dream?
Who is considered the scapegoat in the story?
Gatsby
This is the section of New York associated with "Old Money."
What is East Egg?
The characters in the novel are driven by this, leading to complex relationships.
What is love?
The archetype that describes a search for someone or something of great power or importance, and is never easily accomplished and often includes near impossible challenges. Name a character from Gatsby who fits this as well.
What is the Quest? What is Gatsby's quest for the American Dream?
The green light symbolizes this.
What is Gatsby's hope to be with Daisy and the American Dream?
This character could be considered the Damsel in Distress.
Who is Daisy Buchanan?
This is the state where James Gatz was born.
What is North Dakota?
The Great Gatsby explores the rigid social hierarchy and the disparities between the rich and poor using this theme.
What is social class and inequality?
This archetype depicts God or gods who intervene in a given situation. The gods will often favor the hero but occasionally they do not, this is seen throughout Greek Mythology as well as most practiced religions
What is supernatural intervention?
This symbolizes the idea of God watching over the world.
What is the billboard of T. J. Eckleburg?
The story of The Great Gatsby is narrated by this character and could be considered the innocent archetype.
Who is Nick Carraway?
This city is where Jordan and Daisy knew each other and grew up before moving to New York.
What is Louisville?
Gatsby believes he can recreate the past with Daisy which reflects this theme.
What is the illusion of time?
This archetype juxtaposes the battle between two primal forces, similar to light v. dark. Traditionally, one will triumph over the other. Can be found in almost any movie, book, or television show.
What is good vs. evil?
The Valley of Ashes symbolizes this.
What is the destruction of society and the poorer class?