Symbolism
What does the green light across Gatsby's dock symbolize?
What is Gatsby's intense hope, his unattainable dream of reclaiming the past, and his longing and desire for Daisy?
How does Myrtle's husband George William become a victim of the careless elites?
What is George being influenced by the scene, people he's surrounded by, and current events so heavily to the point it drove him to the murder of Gatsby and himself?
What was the purpose of Gatsby throwing all of those extravagant parties?
What is Gatsby wanting more attention towards himself, his status, and attract Daisy Buchanan?
How does the way Tom interacts/refers to women reflect how he views or feels about them?
What is Tom views them as inferior to him and doesn't consider them anything beyond maids, wife's, or individual people, just attachments to their husbands name. He also does not show any sort of respect towards them?
Why is Gatsby so stuck on the belief that the dream from the past is still attainable?
What is he idealized his and Daisy's past romance so much that it became the only meaningful thing in his life and he keeps rejecting reality even after half a decade?
What do the ladies in white represent in the beginning of the story?
What is purity or cleanliness?
What was the aftermath of Gatsby's death? How did the people he familiarized himself with react towards the news?
What is nobody showed up for him nor cared about his death besides Nick and his father?
What was the purpose of Gatsby's lifestyle improvements? why did he do all of this?
What is Gatsby wanted to build himself up from where he previously was to get Daisy back and continue what was started 5 years ago?
Why did Gatsby change his identity from James Gatz to Jay Gatsby?
What is he wanted to erase his previous identity, he did not want to be associated with it due to his current status so he removed that part of him from his life?
Who is the character that Gatsby thinks is perfect but turns out to be careless and selfish?
Who is Daisy Buchanan?
Whats the symbolism behind Gatsby's yellow car?
What is a reference to "new money" status, his desperate ambitions, and his twisted, corrupt perception of the American Dream?
what led to the two deaths after myrtle’s that happened in the story?
What is Revenge, Lies, and a tragic misunderstanding?
What was the purpose of Tom and Daisy’s plan to get away for a while?
What is to escape responsibility, scandal, and the chaotic consequences of their careless and selfish actions?
Is Nick Carraway really unjudgmental, or does he become judgmental over time?
What is he became judgmental over time due to the environment and situations he was put in?
What kind of illusion is Gatsby trying to make when he throws extravagant parties?
What is an illusion of a man who is incredibly wealthy, well-connected, and high status in society?
Why is Gatsby shown as this mysterious person or being the first chapter?
What is Gatsby trying to portray his persona and emphasize his isolation despite having new money revolving around his past?
What are the consequences of Tom and Daisy being careless of their actions?
What is the deaths of Myrtle Wilson, Gatsby's murder, and George Wilson's suicide?
Why did Gatsby attempt to turn Daisy against Tom?
What is Gatsby tried to create a rift between Daisy and Tom and fulfill his desire to retrieve Daisy back as his?
How does Tom represent the cruel and carelessness of old money?
What is through his entrenched privilege, lack of moral empathy, and destructive behavior?
What illusion is Tom and Daisy trying to create when they act like they are this happy couple?
What is the illusion of a perfect, harmonious, marriage designed to make the reality of their shallow, self-serving relationship?
what does those big extravagant parties thrown throughout the story represent about the elites?
What is they were willing to do anything to get what they wanted and gain status?
What is the consequence of Nick Carraway being in the mix of all of those rich and self-centered people?
What is moral reflection, disillusionment, and a critical and depressing perspective on the gaps and emptiness of wealth and privilege?
What is Fitzgerald’s message about the American Dream?
What is a tantalizing promise of upward mobility and self-realization, wealth does not guarantee acceptance or happiness?
Why does Nick consider Jordan to be a dishonest person?
What is her cynical, gossiping, and morally ambiguous behavior?
Why is Gatsby so set on the past throughout the whole book?
What is he believing his life purpose is to now retrieve the woman of his dreams despite her showing her true colors?