Characters
Narrator of The Great Gatsby
Nick Carraway
What is West egg
The area where Daisy and Tom live.
(Old Money)
Why did Nick come to New York
To work in bond business
This color light is seen across the bay from Gatsby's mansion
Green light
Tom's mistreatment of Myrtle highlights what theme of social status
Power inequality
Nick's mysterious and wealthy neighbor
Jay Gatsby
What is East Egg
Less fashionable area where Gatsby and Nick live
(New Money)
During the dinner with Nick, Daisy, Tom, and Jordan the mood shifts after what disruptive event?
A phone call from Tom's mistress
What the Green light represents for Gatsby
His hope to be with Daisy
Daisy expresses hope that her daughter will grow up to be what
"beautiful little fool"
Who is Tom Buchanan
Daisy's physically aggressive husband
What is the Valley of Ashes
The Wasteland between West Egg and New York
At the New York apartment party where Tom brings Nick to introduce him to Myrtle, the tension breaks when what physical act of violence occurs?
Tom was hitting Myrtle
Gatsby's mansion where he throws lavish parties represents what idea
Illusion of wealth and the pursuit of the American Dream
The contrast between East Egg and West Egg shows what
Division with new and old money
who is Myrtle Wilson
Tom's mistress from the Valley of Ashes
What are the eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg
The faded billboard watching over the Valley of Ashes
Chapter 2 ends with Nick's disoriented departure from the party, what does this say about Nick as a narrator
Unreliable narrator
This place represents the divide between the working class and the wealthy
Nick observation of Gatsby's longing for Daisy hints at what theme
Unattainable American Dream
Disillusionment
idealized love
Who is Jordan Baker
The competitive golfer Nick meets through Daisy
Tom takes Nick to meet Myrtle in what place
George Wilson's garage
What lesson from his father does Nick try to Live by
Not judging others
Loss of moral and spiritual value
Tom's aggressive behavior highlights what theme of power
Abuse of privilege or authority