Chapter 4 - Analysis Flashcards
What does Nick make a list of? Who does this include?
People who attended Gatsby’s parties
Prominent people from East and West Egg
What does the vast list of guests at Gatsby’s party suggest? What is the reality of the people who attend?
They were loved by all wealthy people
They use Gatsby for “hospitality”
What does Fitzgerald highlight about the Roaring 20s?
Superficial and hollow nature
What does Nick find hard to believe about Gatsby? What does he have to hold back?
His medal
“Incredulous laughter”
What does Nick accept after seeing Gatsby’s medal? How does Gatsby’s whole story seem?
There is truth
Too elaborate to be true
What is suggested about how Gatsby obtained his wealth? What does he have to deny? What for?
He had to reinvent himself
His past, to claim his place in NY society
What does Wolfsheim connect Gatsby with? What does this add to Gatsby’s character?
Criminal underworld
Dark side
What does Fitzgerald suggest about the American Dream and New Money?
They are linked to corruption
What does Tom and Gatsby’s awkward encounter foreshadow? What does it contrast?
Future conflict
Old and New money
What does Gatsby and Daisy’s affair shed light on? Why is Gatsby unhappy?
Gatsby’s mysterious character
Heartbroken over his past failed relationship
What did Daisy choose with Tom?
Financial stability and security
What does Jordan reveal to Nick about Gatsby’s house? How does this make Gatsby’s purpose clear?
“Gatsby bought that house so Daisy would be across the bay”
His wealth is his way of attracting Daisy
What does Gatsby’s pursuit of love show?
The American Dream is also in conjunction with love
