Who's who?
Disillusioned by the East’s moral emptiness, this character returns to the Midwest, seeking honesty and peace.
Who is Nick Carraway?
A desolate, industrial wasteland situated between East Egg and New York City, symbolizing the moral decay and societal corruption of the era.
What is the Valley of Ashes?
This event kicks off Gatsby’s dream of reuniting with Daisy after five years.
What is the tea party at Nick’s house?
The only party guest to attend Gatsby's funeral.
Who is the Owl-Eyed man?
F. Scott Fitzgerald chose this weather condition in Chapter 7 to mirror the rising tension, tempers, and emotional tension between Gatsby, Tom, and Daisy.
What is the hottest day of the year?
A desperate and ambitious woman whose pursuit of a better life ends in tragedy when she is killed in a hit-and-run accident by the very people she aspired to join.
Who is Myrtle Wilson?
A dilapidated auto repair shop symbolizing the decay and hopelessness of the characters who inhabit this desolate industrial area.
What is Wilson's Garage?
The reason why Nick thought Meyer Wolfsheim was a dentist.
What are his human teeth cufflinks?
These are many details Gatsby reveals about himself to Nick in Chapter 4. Nick doesn't believe all of them until Gatsby shows proof.
What is: (get at least one correct)
He is the son of wealthy parents from the Midwest
He attended Oxford
He received medals for his valor in the war.
His family is dead and left him his wealth.
Something very sad happened to him.
He collected Jewels in Europe.
This desperate character believes the eyes on the Dr. T.J. Eckleburg billboard are watching everyone's sins, saying, “God sees everything.”
Who is George Wilson?
A shrewd and opportunistic gangster who distances himself from Gatsby once he is no longer useful, revealing the transactional nature of their relationship.
Who is Meyer Wolfsheim?
A luxurious and opulent residence located in New York City, reflecting Tom Buchanan's affluent lifestyle and social status.
What is Tom and Myrtle's apartment in New York?
Before meeting Daisy, Jay Gatsby met and worked for this man on his yacht. From this, he learned how to be a gentleman and businessman.
Who is Dan Cody?
Tom Buchanan’s reaction to Myrtle’s death in Chapter 7, shown through this, suggests that, despite the affair's superficial nature, he felt a real sense of loss.
What are Tom's tears and sobbing?
This aspect of Gatsby’s demeanor reveals his genuine happiness and warmth towards his guests, showing that he enjoys the festivities, even though he may have other personal struggles.
What is Gatsby's smile?
A woman who drifts away from Nick, unchanged—still dishonest, detached, and self-serving.
Who is Jordan Baker?
A newer, less refined community also on Long Island, known for its newly rich residents and extravagant lifestyles.
What is West Egg?
This crucial car-related event in Chapter 7 leads to a deadly misunderstanding and sets the stage for the novel’s tragic ending.
What is the car swap between Tom and Gatsby?
Gatsby senses this reaction from Daisy and Tom at his party in Chapter 6, realizing that his dream may be slipping away.
What is that they are repelled and appalled by West Egg and his lifestyle?
Daisy wanted her daughter to grow up to be this hoping it would protect her from the harsh realities of society and shield her from pain.
What is a "little fool"?
The poor farm boy behind Gatsby’s grand persona, exposed when Tom shatters his facade on the hottest day of the year—prompting him to finally share his entire story with Nick.
Who is James Gatz?
The college Gatsby attended after the war for 5 months.
What is Oxford?
This emotional confrontation takes place at the Plaza Hotel and marks the climax of the novel.
What is the argument between Gatsby and Tom?
In Chapter 9, Jordan implies this is a weak skill of Nick's, which can be seen as a metaphor for his emotional instability and inability to navigate through complex situations.
What is his bad driving?
The Owl-Eyed Man’s presence in Gatsby's library highlights this theme, as he is astonished by Gatsby's collection of unread books, symbolizing the falseness behind Gatsby's carefully crafted persona.
What is the theme of illusion vs reality?