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Who is the author of the great gatsby? F. Scott Fitzgerald.
setting of the great gatsby?Summer 1922. Long Island and New York City
How many people died? 3 people
How did Jay Gatsby die? He was shot by George Wilson
How did George Wilson die? He killed himself with a gun
How did Myrtle Wilson die? She was hit by a car driven by Daisy Buchanan
What does jay gatsby look like? He is a young tan man and has short hair
What does Nick carraway look like? Brown hair and blue eyes
Daisy buchanan appearance- face was sad, bright eyes, bright pasionate mouth
Tom buchanan appearance- sturdy straw haired man, hard mouth, two shining arrogant eyes
Jordan baker appearance- slender, small breasted girl, with grey eyes.
Myrtle Wilson appearance- Plain, stout, and full figure, intense vitality
George Wilson appearance- blonde, spiritless, pale, light blue eyes
Owl Eyes- middle aged man with enormous large owl-eyed glasses
Klipspringer appearance- “the boarder” young man with blonde hair and glasses
situational Irony in the great gatsby- despite the many people who came to Jay gatsbys party, only 3 people showed up to his funeral.
Who went to Gatsbys funeral? Nick carraway, owl eyes, and gatsbys father Henry C. Gatz
What is the American Dream? that anyone, from any background, can with hard work and perseverance achieve success and social status in the United States
The green light- symbolizes jays love for daisy, money, and the american dream.
what is the green light? The green light is an object on the end of Daisy’s dock, and Gatsby is said to reach out for it one night. He later points it out to Daisy
what is the east egg? East Egg is where those who inherited money or were born into wealth lived
Who lived in the east egg? Tom and Daisy Buchanan lived in East Egg.
What is the west egg? West Egg is the place where the newly rich lived. Many living in West Egg acquired money from investments and working hard.
Who lived in the west egg? This is where Jay Gatsby and Nick Carroway lived
what is the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg: on an old, faded billboard overlooking the valley of ashes are blue and gigantic—their retinas are one yard high
The eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg significance- Doctor T.J. Eckleburg's eyes watch over the "valley of ashes" similar to how God watches over us, even the ugly things that we do
The valley of ashes represents: the moral and social decay that results from the unrestrained pursuit of wealth
what is the valley of ashes? a desolate area between West Egg and Manhattan. an industrial wasteland covered in ash
Who lives in the valley of ashes- George and myrtle wilson
Gatsbys parties- are extravagant, lavish events filled with opulence and hundreds of guests, yet they reveal his loneliness and the emptiness of the Jazz Age.
What do gatsbys parties symbolize-the glamourous lifestyle of the Roaring Twenties, the flashy spending of someone with "new money" seeking to impress those who will never accept him, and the corruption of the American Dream
Rain during Gatsby and Daisys Reunion- The rain symbolizes Gatsby's nervousness and the emotional tension between him and Daisy when they first meet again after years apart.
The Heat during the Confrontation in the Plaza Hotel: The oppressive heat reflects the rising tension and anger among the characters, particularly during the climactic confrontation between Gatsby and Tom Buchanan.
The Fog: The fog often represents uncertainty and confusion, particularly during Gatsby's attempts to reconnect with Daisy and in the final moments of the novel.
The Car Accident: The weather changes, from sunny to overcast, during the aftermath of the accident that kills Myrtle Wilson, symbolizing the darkness that envelops the characters’ lives.
The Quest for Wealth: Many characters, especially Gatsby, pursue wealth to gain status and win love. Gatsby believes that wealth will help him reclaim his past with Daisy.
Geography and Social Values: The setting contrasts East Egg (the old money, elite area) with West Egg (new money, less socially accepted). The Valley of Ashes represents the moral decay hidden by wealth.
The Confrontation in the Plaza Hotel:Gatsby confronts Tom Buchanan about his feelings for Daisy, leading to a heated exchange. This event reveals the tensions between old money (Tom) and new money (Gatsby).
Nick's Departure from New York: Nick decides to return to the Midwest, disillusioned with the East and its values. His departure symbolizes a rejection of the lifestyle represented by Gatsby and the Buchanans.
Who is jay gatsby? A wealthy man known for his extravagant parties and his love for Daisy Buchanan. Throws lavish parties to attract Daisy, attempts to rekindle their romance, and is ultimately killed by George Wilson.
Who is nick carraway? The novel’s narrator and Gatsby’s neighbor. goes to gatsbys funeral and helps reunite gatsby and daisy
who is Daisy Buchanan? Nick’s cousin and Gatsby’s love interest; she is married to Tom Buchanan. Kills Myrtle Wilson in a hit-and-run accident while driving Gatsby's car; chooses to remain with Tom despite her feelings for Gatsby.
Who is Tom Buchanan? Daisy’s wealthy, arrogant husband. Confronts Gatsby in the Plaza Hotel, has an affair with Myrtle Wilson
Who is Jordan Baker- Daisys friend, plays golf and attends gatbys parties
Myrtle Wilson- Tom’s mistress, unhappily married to George Wilson. Is killed by Daisy while trying to escape her marriage. gets into a affair with tom buchanan.
George Wilson- Myrtle’s husband, believes Gatsby was driving the car that killed her; kills Gatsby in a fit of rage and despair, then takes his own life.
Owl Eyes- A partygoer who attends Gatsby’s extravagant parties, visits gatsbys library and attends his funeral.
Klipspringer- A freeloader living at Gatbys mansion, contacts nick only after gatsbys death for his stuff and attends gatsbys parties
Gatbys past- Gatsby loses a lot of his credibility after Tom reveals to the group that he earned his money infact not from his families inheritance but from selling alcohol under the counter aswell as other illicit substances.