Great Gatsby Chap 6 Flashcards
Who are Gatsby’s parents
Gatsby’s parents are Henry Gatz and his wife.
what is he leaving when he leaves home at 16? (Gatsby)
he is leaving behind a life of poverty and limited opportunities in North Dakota.
why does James Gatz change his name to Jay Gatsby?
he changes his name to Jay Gatsby to reinvent himself and escape his past.
When does James Gatz change his name to Jay Gatsby?
it begins when he meets Dan Cody, a wealthy copper magnate, who becomes his mentor. it is here he adopts the name “Jay Gatsby,”
To young Gatz, what does Dan Cody’s yacht represent?
Dan Cody’s yacht is a symbol of wealth, luxury, and the lifestyle he aspires to attain. It represents the world of the wealthy elite
Why does Gatsby not get the $25,000 left him in Cody’s will?
Ella Kaye, Cody’s mistress, manages to legally outmaneuver Gatsby and she inherits all of Cody’s wealth instead.
What is Daisy’s opinion of Gatsby’s party?
Daisy finds Gatsby’s parties glamorous, but lacking genuine connection.
What is Nick’s view of repeating the past, and what is Gatsby’s opinion? ( First Nick’s)
He thinks that people change and evolve so it’s impossible to go back
Gatsby believes in repeating the past and regaining his lost love
What is Nick’s view of repeating the past, and what is Gatsby’s opinion?
»»>Why is Gatsby’s opinión unrealistic?
Gatsby’s opinion is unrealistic because he fails to recognize that people and circumstances change over time.
