Quotes for chapter 1-5. Flashcards
Chapter 1 Nick
‘In my younger and more vulnerable years’
‘In my younger and more vulnerable years’ Analysis
Suggests a naivety and susceptibility to life’s challenges yet to be corrupted by east egg.
Chapter 1 Gatsby
‘Gatsby who represented everything for which I have an unaffected scorn’
‘Gatsby who represented everything for which I have an unaffected scorn’ Analysis
Conveys that Nick is compelled to Gatsby whilst showing his feelings of disdain.
Chapter 1 Daisy and Tom
‘Drifted here and there unrestfully’
‘Drifted here and there unrestfully’ Analysis
Their relationship is presented as lacking purpose, appear empty.
Chapter 2 setting
‘This is the Valley of ashes’
‘This is the Valley of ashes’ Analysis
setting is an explicit metaphor for the impossibility of the american dream. Inhabitants of the valley of ashes are the embodiment of the unfair predicament which traps the poor.
Chapter 2 religion
‘Eyes of doctor T.J Eckleburg’
‘Eyes of doctor T.J Eckleburg’ Analysis
Symbolic of spirituality, conveys that religion is materialism in this society.
Chapter 2 Nick
’ I was within and without’
‘I was within and without’ Analysis
Socially amongst the wealthy however not wealthy. Morally internally reflects on imorality but does not act on it.
Chapter 3 party
‘Ticket of admission’
‘Ticket of admission’ Analysis
Implies the party is a caricature of amusement and the participants have no regard for Gatsby.
Chapter 3 Gatsby
‘someone told me they thought he killed a man once’
