Great Gatsby Themes Flashcards
‘the fundamental decencies is parceled out unequally at birth.”
Class and society.
“Gatsby, who represented everything for which I have an unaffected scorn.”
Class and society
‘”just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.”’
Wealth
‘The golden girl”
Wealth
‘Dishonesty in a woman is a thing you never blame deeply –‘
Gender
’And I hope she’ll be a fool—that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool.’
Gender
‘In consequence, I’m inclined to reserve all judgments’
Lies and deceit
‘Daisy was not a Catholic, and I was a little shocked at the elaborateness of the lie.’
Lies and deceit
“I told her she might fool me but she couldn’t fool God. I took her to the window”
Religion
‘she heard the name Gatsby for the first time in years.’
Past and memories