Gatsby - Superficiality vs Truth

Question 1

4 key characters for this theme

Answer 1

Tom, Daisy, Jordan, Gatsby

Question 2

Gatsby’s entire existence..

Answer 2

personifies superficiality - from his pseudonym, to his fabricated past, to the lavish parties he throws

Question 3

Gatsby’s blindness

Answer 3

he struggles to be himself as he becomes so shallow in his pursuit of Daisy’s love. This is clear in his awkwardness when finally meeting Daisy at Nick’s house

Question 4

Gatsby is unable to

Answer 4

recognise truth or achieve depth in his relationships
this is seen when Gatsby attempts to buy Nick’s friendship

Question 5

the buchanans and jordan

Answer 5

directionless existences characterised by luxury and wealth

Question 6

all characters are stuck in the

Answer 6

never-ending pursuit for more