Chapter 7 - Analysis Flashcards
What does Daisy say to Gatsby about his looks? What does this make Tom realise?
He looks “so cool”
They are having an affair
Why is Tom’s realisation crucial? What does this foreshadow?
He starts acting erratically
Future trouble
What does Gatsby say about Daisy’s voice? What is this a possible criticism of?
It is “full of money”
Her obsession of privilege makes her feel part of “old money”
Why is Gatsby’s criticism of Daisy important?
It foreshadows Daisy’s incapability of taking responsibility
Where does Wilson say he wants to go? Why is this significant?
“West”
It was part of the American Dream
How did the west coast contrast with the east coast? What was there a movement of?
West was less developed
Americans in search of opportunity
What could Wilson’s intentions signify for Tom?
His mistress is leaving
Whose eyes are on the billboard at the Valley of Ashes? What moment does Nick link this to?
Eckleburg’s
When Myrtle looks at Jordan
What did Myrtle see from the window? Why is this significant?
Tom driving Gatsby’s car
The car would kill her later on
What associations of Gatsby’s does Tom reveal? What does Tom demand Daisy do?
Criminal associations
Travel back home with Gatsby
Why is Gatsby’s criminal background significant? What is it now doing?
He acquired the wealth to make Daisy love him
Destroying his relationship with Daisy
Why is Daisy travelling back with Gatsby significant? Who makes assumptions?
Myrtle sees Tom driving the car
What does Nick say about his 30th birthday? What does this foreshadow?
“Menacing road of a new decade”
The end of the Roaring 20s and the car accident
Why is the shift to Michaelis significant? What does it give the impression of?
It contextualises the accident
Nick is reading his testimony
Why is Myrtle’s death important?
The dreams of other characters are killed
