Book v. Movie
Characters of the American Dream
Flaws of the American Dream
Characters
Themes
100

What is the main difference between the book and the movies?

The book is told from the perspective of Nick Carraway, while the movie focuses on Gatsby himself.

100

Gas station garage owner living in the Valley of Ashes, a hardworking man unbeknownst to his wife’s unfaithfulness. A byproduct of his wife’s idea of the American Dream.

George Wilson

100

Regarding is a person is a man or woman

Gender Inequality

100

Who is the enigmatic millionaire known for his lavish parties in West Egg?

Jay Gatsby

100

What major theme revolves around the decline of the American Dream in the novel?

Corruption

200

What do all versions make use of to fill in Gatsby’s backstory?

Flashbacks
200

Wife of George, a shallow and self absorbed woman on the lower end of the intelligence scale, having an affair with Tom Buchanan, in order to achiever her idea of the American Dream.

Myrtle Wilson

200

Regarding a person's skin color

Racial Inequality

200

Identify the narrator of the story who is also Daisy Buchanan's cousin.

Nick Carraway

200

Which theme explores the contrast between social classes and the hollow nature of the wealthy?

Sociology of wealth

300

What is the biggest difference of the character Nick Carraway?

He is portrayed as an alcoholic in the movie, while in the book he only got drunk twice.

300

His pursuit of status and control reflect the darker aspects of the American Dream by illustrating its potential for greed and moral decay.

Tom Buchanan

300

Regarding socioeconomic status

Class Inequality

300

Which character represents the embodiment of the American Dream in the novel?

Jay Gatsby
300

This theme delves into the idea of the past influencing the present and future.

The unattainability of the past

400

What’s the difference in the music?

In the book, it is 1920s jazz, in the 2013 film it is modern pop music.

400

“Golden girl” who pursued a wealthy lifestyle of a rich wife which slowly corrupted her morals and values. To get the most out of her selfishness, her love was very two-sided towards Tom and Gatsby.

Daisy Buchanan

400

Regarding Work Culture

Need to work as long as possible

400

This character symbolizes the corruption and moral decay present in the wealthy society.

Myrtle Wilson

400

What theme relates to the destructive nature of obsession and longing in the characters?

Toxicity

500

What were the differences in Gatsby’s funeral?

In the novel, no one attended. In the film, Owl Eyes and Gatsby’s father are there.

500

She conveyed the pursuit of success and independence commonly tied with the American Dream. However, her skepticism and open morals created disillusion with the traditional ideals.

Jordan Baker

500

What does the American Dream usually result in?

Perpetuating cycles of poverty and disadvantage

500

Who is the elusive figure at the center of Gatsby's romantic aspirations?

Daisy Buchanan

500

Identify the theme of reality conflicting throughout the narrative.

Delusions