Chapter 4-6 The Great Gatsby

What did Gatsby reveal about himself to NIck

He is the son of some wealthy people in the Midwest

What accomplishments of Meyer Wolfsheim’s does Gatsby describe to Nick? How does Nick react

Gatsby tells Nick that Meyer Wolfsheim fixed the 1919 World Series, and Nick is shocked and disturbed that someone could manipulate something so huge and talk about it so casually.

What is revealed about Daisy and Gatsby?

She knew him before in Long Island

Acoording to Jordan What did Daisy do on her wedding day? Why?

According to Jordan, Daisy got drunk and tried to call off her wedding to Tom because she received a letter implied to be from Gatsby that made her realize she still loved him.

What did Tom do when he and Daisy returned from their honeymoon

Tom was cheating on Daisy

What does Gatsby friendship with Meyer Wolfsheim imply about his own background

Gatsby’s friendship with Meyer Wolfsheim implies that Gatsby may be involved in shady or illegal activities and that his wealth likely comes from questionable sources.

Why does Gatsby want to have tea with Daisy in Nick’s house? Why doesn’t Gatsby ask Nick for this favor himself

Gatsby wants to have tea with Daisy at Nick’s house so their reunion will seem casual and private, and he doesn’t ask Nick himself because he feels nervous and embarrassed, so he has Jordan bring it up for him.

List all of the rumors told about Gatsby.

He’s a bootlegger, he killed a man, was the nephew to the Hidenburg

What does Gatsby offer to do for Nick in return for Nick inviting Daisy to his house?

Gatsby offers to do a business favor for Nick specifically to let him “pick up some money” by joining a side job with him as a way of repaying him for inviting Daisy over.

Who does Nick insturct Daisy to not invite over to his house

Don’t bring Tom

Describe the initial meeting between Gatsby and Daisy

Gatsby and Daisy’s initial meeting at Nick’s house is awkward, tense, and emotional at first, but after they begin talking, the mood softens and they quickly reconnect with deep affection.

How long has it been since Daisy and Gatsby had seen each other?

5 years

What does NIck do to ease the tension during this first meeting

Nick leaves the two of them alone by stepping out of the room, giving them space to talk and easing the tension.

How are Daisy and Gatsby different when Nick returns to the house

When Nick returns, Daisy and Gatsby are relaxed, happy, and deeply absorbed in each other instead of nervous and awkward.

Who is Kilpspringer

Eugene “Ernie” Kilpspringer is a shallow boarder in The Great Gatsby who freeloads off Gatsby’s hospitality and symbolizes the selfish, superficial socialites of the 1920s.

Why do you think Daisy sobs when Gatsby shows her his shirts

Daisy sobs when Gatsby shows her his shirts because the scene symbolizes both her longing for the wealth and luxury Gatsby now embodies and her realization of the life she could have had with him; it’s a mix of emotional overwhelm, regret, and recognition of Gatsby’s success and devotion.

Who is James Gatz

James Gatz is the birth name of Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby, representing his humble origins and the self-made persona he later constructs to achieve wealth, status, and his idealized version of the American Dream.

Why did James Gatz change his name?

James Gatz changed his name to reinvent himself as the wealthy, successful person he dreamed of becoming.

What is ironic about Dan Cody?

It’s ironic that Dan Cody made his fortune at sea even though he was actually afraid of water.

Who turns up to Gatsby’s house?

Tom and Daisy Buchanan show up at Gatsby’s house.

Why aren’t Tom or Daisy impressed with Gatsby’s party?

Tom and Daisy aren’t impressed because they find Gatsby’s party vulgar and lacking the elegance they’re used to.

Where does Tom assume Gatsby made all of his money from?

Tom assumes Gatsby earned his money through illegal activities like bootlegging.

Gatsby expressed to Nick that he “can’t make Daisy understand.” What does Gatsby want Daisy to understand?

Gatsby wants Daisy to understand that she never loved Tom and should choose him instead.

When Nick told Gatsby, “You can’t repeat the past,” Gatsby replied, “Why of course you can!” Do you agree with Nick or Gatsby? Why?

I agree with Nick because the past can’t be perfectly recreated no matter how much Gatsby wants it to be.