Great Gatsby Flashcards
How does the narrator describe Gatsby?
Narrator describes Gatsby as Rich, Independent and high class person who is also a big dreamer. He is in love with Daisy (narrator’s cousin) and throws party to impress and meet her.
From where did the narrator come and why?
The narrator, Nick, graduated from Yale and came to East Egg to start his own business.
Describe the narrator’s house.
He describes his house to be less fashionable compared to Gatsby’s house and looking at the house, you can conclude that Nick’s family is rich but isn’t as rich as Gatsby
Describe the Buchanan’s house
There house was a very nice house and had windows designed by French architects and it looked like a class, old style French palace
How does Nick know Daisy and Tom?
Nick went to university with Tom and Nick was second cousin of Daisy.
Describe Tom. What is our impression of him in Chapter 1?
Tom is described as a macho and tough man. He is an aggressive and independent man in his mid 30’s with a mistress and a wife.
What kind of person is Daisy?
She comes from a rich family and inherited money rather than earning it herself. She is hard to date and a different
What did Miss Baker tell Nick about Tom?
She tells Nick that Tom has a mistress named Myrtle Wilson
When asked about her daughter, what does Daisy say?
She is happy about it and glad it is a daughter. She thinks it will help her life be better in the future.
How is Gatsby introduced into the novel?
Gatsby is introduced as a wealthy yet a little mysterious. He hosts parties but no one sees him at his own parties.
What is the valley of ashes?
It’s about halfway between West Egg and New York. It’s a farm where ashes grow like wheat into ridges and hills and grotesque gardens.
What are the “eyes of Dr. T. J. Eckleburg”?
It’s above the grey land and the spasms of bleak dust. It’s blue and gigantic.
Who did Tom take Nick to meet?
Myrtle, the girl he was having an affair with
Identify Myrtle and George Wilson
They are married, Myrtle is secretly having an affair with Tom and George doesn’t know. George loves his wife but then he borrowed a suit for his marriage that hurted his wife
What did Mrs. Wilson buy while she was out with Tom and Nick?
She bought a dog for ten dollars
Where did they go? What was at 158th Street?
Tom’s apartment in 158th street where Tom and Myrtle had their affair
Identify Catherine and Mr. and Mrs. McKee.
Catherine is Myrtle’s sister. All of them partied together the night Myrtle, Tom, and Nick went to the apartment. Mr. and Ms. McKee lived in that apartment too.
What does Mr. McKee tell Nick about Gatsby?
Mr. McKee tells Nice that Gatsby is the nephew of Kaiser Wilhelm
What reason did Myrtle give for marrying George Wilson?
She thought he was a gentlemen and knew something about breeding
What did Tom do to Myrtle when she mentioned Daisy’s name?
He broke her nose
Describe Gatsby’s wealth. List some of the things that represent wealth.
Big house, fancy car, swimming pool and have big parties
What kind of people come to Gatsby’s parties?
All the new rich and old money, famous people and the people that they know.
Why did Nick Carraway go to the party?
Gatsby’s chauffeur sent an invitation to Nick. And plus Nick wants to know more about Gatsby too
How does Nick meet Gatsby?
At first Nick didn’t know that he was talking to Gatsby. They were talking about being in the world war.
What are some of the stories about Gatsby?
Some rumours are going on that he killed someone or he might be a German spy.
Is Gatsby a “phony”?
Kind of because he didn’t want people to know much about him.
Describe Nick’s relationship with Jordan
At first he didn’t really think much about it but then later on there’s something more about them
Who is Klipspringer?
He’s a guy that is always at Gatsby’s house referred as “the boarder”
What does Gatsby tell Nick about himself?
Gatsby told him about his family, where he came from and about studying at Oxford. Then he mention about the time that he served in the world war. He even show Nick some prove.
What “matter” did Gatsby have Jordan Baker discuss with Nick?
He wants Nick to invite Daisy for a tea, and Gatsby will drop by. And want Jordan to tell the story about him and Daisy.
Who is Mr. Wolfshiem?
Gatsby’s business partner.
What does Mr. Wolfshiem tell Nick about Gatsby?
Someone who you want to take home to meet your mother and sister. He’s a gentleman, and confirms about oxford.
What does Jordan tell Nick about Daisy, Gatsby and Tom?
About how Daisy was in love with Gatsby before. But because of the way Daisy then later got married to Tom. And have a baby girl later.
Describe the meeting between Gatsby and Daisy. Why was he so nervous?
It started very awkwardly because Gatsby don’t really know how to act around her. It has been years that they met.
How long did it take Gatsby to make the money to buy the mansion?
three years
Why did Gatsby want Daisy to see the house and his clothes?
It is now the time that he can show her all the things he have right now that he didn’t have before. To show her that he is really and is good enough.
What had the green light on the dock meant to Gatsby?
To him, the green light is like Daisy.
What had Gatsby turned Daisy into in his own mind?
some kind of illusion.
What is Gatsby’s real history? Where is he from, and what is his name?
His name is James Gatz and originally came from North Dakota.
What did Dan Cody do for Gatsby?
He went and travel with Cody. And acts like the one who take care of him when Cody is drunk. Then when Cody dies Gatsby got the money from him.
What is Daisy’s opinion of Gatsby’s party? How does this affect him?
She don’t really like the idea of the party
What does Gatsby want from Daisy?
He wants Daisy to tell him that she never love Tom and that everything will be the same.
