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The American Dream
The idea that wealth and success lead to happiness, critiqued in the novel through Gatsby's pursuit of Daisy.
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Social Class & Wealth
Distinction between 'old money' (Tom, Daisy) and 'new money' (Gatsby), highlighting societal divisions.
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Love & Obsession
Gatsby's idealized and obsessive love for Daisy demonstrates the impossibility of recreating the past.
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Moral Decay & Materialism
Characters' actions reflect greed and selfishness, emphasizing a loss of values.
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Illusion vs. Reality
Gatsby's persona is built on lies, illustrating self-deception and deception of others.
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Jay Gatsby
A wealthy but mysterious man obsessed with Daisy, representing the corrupt American Dream.
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Nick Carraway
The narrator who observes and critiques the moral decay of the wealthy.
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Daisy Buchanan
Gatsby's former lover, beautiful but shallow, representing unattainable dreams.
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Tom Buchanan
Daisy's wealthy and arrogant husband, known for his infidelity and racism.
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Jordan Baker
A dishonest professional golfer and Nick's love interest.
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Myrtle Wilson
Tom's mistress, who seeks wealth and status but tragically dies.
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George Wilson
Myrtle's husband who represents the working class, owner of a garage.
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The Green Light
Symbolizes Gatsby’s hope and dreams for Daisy.
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The Eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg
Billboard that symbolizes moral decay and God’s judgment.
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The Valley of Ashes
Symbolizes moral and social decay in society.
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Gatsby’s Mansion & Parties
Represent excess and the illusion of happiness.
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“So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.”
Reflects the theme of striving for an unattainable dream.
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“Can’t repeat the past?… Why of course you can!”
Gatsby’s delusion regarding the possibility of recreating the past.
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“I hope she’ll be a fool—that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool.”
Highlights gender roles and societal expectations.
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“They were careless people, Tom and Daisy—they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money.”
Criticizes the irresponsibility of the wealthy elite.
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Plot Summary of Chapter 1
Nick moves to West Egg, meets Gatsby, and visits Tom & Daisy.
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Plot Summary of Chapter 2
Revelation of Tom’s affair with Myrtle.
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Plot Summary of Chapter 3
Gatsby throws lavish parties; Nick finally meets him.
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Plot Summary of Chapter 4
Gatsby confesses his love for Daisy.
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Plot Summary of Chapter 5
Reunion of Gatsby and Daisy at Nick's house.
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Plot Summary of Chapter 6
Gatsby's past is explored; Tom becomes suspicious.
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Plot Summary of Chapter 7
The climax with arguments between Gatsby, Daisy, and Tom, leading to Myrtle's death.
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Plot Summary of Chapter 8
Gatsby is killed by George Wilson.
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Plot Summary of Chapter 9
Nick reflects on Gatsby’s life and the loneliness of his funeral.
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AP Lang Analysis Tips
Focus on imagery, symbolism, literary devices, and narrative perspective of Nick as an unreliable narrator.
