He has a commanding presence, pretends to be an authority on all subjects and has a mistress.
Who is TOM BUCHANAN?
A haughty, superficial socialite who plays golf
Who is Jordan Baker?
When Nick refers to the new books on banking that he has purchased he says that, "they stood on my shelf in red and gold like new money from the mint..." This is an example of this literary device
What is a Simile?
Daisy's cousin from the Midwest
Who is NICK CARROWAY?
When Fitzgerald mentions Midas, Morgan & Maecenas and he is using this literary technique
What is Alliteration?
Give an example that Fitzgerald uses to help create Jordan's personality
What is gossiping about Daisy as soon as she leaves the room or not introducing herself when Nick enters the room?
According to Nick, this "whole town is desolate. All the cars have the left rear wheel painted black as a mourning wreath" because of Daisy's absence.
What is Chicago?
This description of the Buchanan's lawn is an example of this literary technique "The lawn started at the beach and RAN toward the front door for a quarter of a mile, JUMPING over sun-dials..."
What is Personification?
Explain the gossip that Daisy and Jordan tell Nick about the butler.
What is he used to polish silver but because he has such a big nose, he became sick and is now the butler
Give two examples that show that Nick comes from a privileged background.
Yale grad; has a maid who cooks and cleans for him; his father is supporting him for one year
Daisy claims that Jordan should come see them every weekend because the "home influence will be very good for her." She says this even though Tom is having an affair and their daughter is overlooked and avoided throughout the evening. Daisy's claim coupled with the contradictory evidence is an example of this literary device
What is Irony?
Give two examples of how Daisy and Tom interact
Alex's decision!