Great Gatsby Chapter 1-5

Who is Nick Carraway?

The narrator; Daisy’s cousin; Gatsby’s friend; moves to NY to learn bonds.

Who is Daisy Buchanan?

Beautiful but sad; married to Tom; Gatsby’s old love.

Who is Tom Buchanan?

Daisy's wealthy, aggressive husband; has an affair with Myrtle; represents old money.

Who is Jay Gatsby?

Mysterious millionaire obsessed with Daisy; throws huge parties.

Who is Jordan Baker?

Cool, dishonest golfer; tells Nick about Daisy & Gatsby’s past.

Who is Myrtle Wilson?

Tom’s mistress; wants a richer life; unhappy with George.

Who is George Wilson?

Poor mechanic; Myrtle’s husband; runs garage in Valley of Ashes.

What is West Egg?

New money; Nick & Gatsby live here.

What is East Egg?

Old money; Tom & Daisy live here.

What is the Valley of Ashes?

Gray, poor wasteland between West Egg & NYC; represents hopelessness.

: What is the billboard of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg?

Giant eyes watching over the Valley; symbolizes judgement.

What does the green light symbolize?

Gatsby’s hope and dream of Daisy.

When and where does the story take place?

Summer 1922, Long Island (West Egg & East Egg).

: What career is Nick pursuing?

The bond business.

What does Nick learn about Tom & Daisy’s marriage?

Tom is cheating; Daisy is unhappy.

Who lives in the Valley of Ashes?

George & Myrtle Wilson.

Why does Tom break Myrtle’s nose?

She keeps saying Daisy’s name.

What excuse does Tom give Myrtle for not marrying her?

Says Daisy is Catholic (lie).

What does Gatsby give Nick?

A formal invitation to his party.

List 3 rumors about Gatsby. Back:

• He killed a man.

• He was a German spy.

• He went to Oxford.

What is Gatsby like when Nick meets him?

Polite, calm, respectful; not what Nick expected.

Who does Gatsby meet with privately?

Jordan Baker.

What two things does Gatsby claim about his past? Back:

• Educated at Oxford.

• Rich parents who died; traveled like a “young rajah.”

Who is Meyer Wolfsheim?

: Gatsby’s shady business partner; fixed the 1919 World Series.

What does Jordan reveal to Nick?

Daisy & Gatsby were in love before the war.

Why did Gatsby buy his mansion?

To be across the bay from Daisy.

What does Gatsby want Nick to do?

Invite Daisy to tea so they can reunite.

What does Gatsby offer Nick?

A business opportunity; Nick refuses.

Describe Gatsby’s mood before Daisy arrives.

Extremely nervous and anxious.

Why does Daisy cry at Gatsby’s mansion?

She says it’s the shirts, but she’s really overwhelmed with emotion and regret.

What is Gatsby’s dream?

To recreate the past and be with Daisy again.