Who Are They?
Shoots Gatsby, then kills himself
George Wilson
What is a symbol?
An object that represents more than its literal meaning
How does Nick know Daisy and Tom? (2 answers)
Daisy and Nick are cousins.
Nick and Tom went to college together.
"Can't repeat the past? Why of course you can!"
Jay Gatsby
Where do Gatsby and Nick live?
West Egg
Jay Gatsby's real name
James Gatz
What is the green light at the end of Daisy's dock a symbol of?
Gatsby's dreams and aspirations to be with Daisy
What happened at the end of small party Tom took Nick to?
Myrtle was screaming Daisy's name and Tom hit her, breaking her nose.
"The God damned coward! He didn't even stop his car."
Tom Buchanan
Where do Tom and Daisy live?
East Egg
"the polo player"
Tom Buchanan
What is the significance behind Gatsby accidentally breaking the clock when he first reunited with Daisy?
He wants the clock to stop or to turn back, but he can't actually make that happen.
What did George find that first made him suspicious of Myrtle?
A dog leash
Jordan Baker
In what state does the novel take place?
New York
the "eyes of God" in the valley of ashes
Dr. T.J. Eckleburg
What is the valley of ashes a symbol of?
Poverty and Moral Decay
How did Gatsby earn all his money?
He was a bootlegger with Wolfsheim.
"Finest specimens of human molars."
Meyer Wolfsheim
In what decade does the novel take place?
1920s
The guy who was amazed at Gatsby's books and then showed up to his funeral
Owl Eyes
Explain the significance of the Dr. T.J. Eckleburg billboard?
the eyes of God watching everyone's immoral behavior
Why did George kill Gatsby?
George thought Gatsby was the one having an affair with Myrtle and hit her with his car.
"I'm thirty. I'm five years too old to lie to myself and call it honor."
Nick Carraway
Where are Nick, Gatsby, Tom, Daisy, and Jordan all from?
The West/midwest