Great Gatsby

Question 1

Hollowness of the upper class

Answer 1

“smashed things up and then retreated back to their money”
“he was picking his words with care” (Gatsby)
“I am the Sheik of Araby, Your love belongs to me”
“the kind of voice the ear follows up and down on”

Question 2

The idea of conspiring/being in control of love

Answer 2

“Lover, gold hatted high bouncing lover, I must have you”
“fenders spread like wings”
“anybody would have said they were conspiring together” (sharing the belief they are immune to consequences)
“gold coloured tie/dark signs of sleeplessness.”

Question 3

Love and marriage

Answer 3

Ultimately fails in this sense. All the relationships go downhill and dont have true love. It seems unattainable. The closest thing is the “tender curiosity” that Nick has for Jordan Baker.

Question 4

The past as always coming back to you

Answer 4

“so we beat on boats against the current”
“Mr Nobody from Nowhere”
“he literally glowed/Daisy’s face smeared with tears”

Question 5

Tom Buchanan

Answer 5

“hard mouth” “two arrogant eyes” “knuckle was black and blue”

Question 6

Fakeness/secrets

Answer 6

“He killed a man once”
Daisy’s makeup removing
“Eyes of doctor Tj Eckleberg” foreshadows the events and allows Nick to feel judged and be honest.

Question 7

Women and their role

Answer 7

“I hope she’ll be a fool that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world”