The Great Gatsby scene by scene Flashcards
Chapter 1
The narrator, Nick Carraway, moves to West Egg, Long Island, in the summer of 1922. He lives next to Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire. Nick visits his cousin Daisy Buchanan and her husband Tom in East Egg. During dinner, Tom’s affair with Myrtle Wilson is hinted at, and Nick learns about the discontent in Daisy and Tom’s marriage.
Chapter 2
Nick travels with Tom to the city, where Tom introduces him to Myrtle, his mistress. They go to a party at Myrtle’s apartment. The gathering becomes rowdy, and Tom violently breaks Myrtle’s nose after she repeatedly mentions Daisy.
Chapter 3
Nick finally receives an invitation to one of Gatsby’s extravagant parties. He attends and meets Gatsby, who is surprisingly reserved and mysterious. Gatsby and Nick strike up a friendship, and Nick notices that Gatsby seems to be fixated on Daisy.
Chapter 4
Gatsby takes Nick to lunch in New York City, where he reveals some questionable details about his past. Later, Gatsby introduces Nick to Meyer Wolfsheim, a shady businessman. Jordan Baker tells Nick that Gatsby is in love with Daisy and has been throwing parties in hopes of seeing her again. Gatsby wants Nick to arrange a meeting between him and Daisy.
Chapter 5
Nick arranges a reunion between Gatsby and Daisy at his house. Gatsby is nervous, but the meeting is a success, and the two rekindle their romance. Gatsby invites Daisy to his mansion, and she is impressed by his wealth, leading to a deeper connection between them.
Chapter 6
Nick learns about Gatsby’s true background: he was born James Gatz and came from a poor family, reinventing himself into Jay Gatsby to achieve success. Tom becomes suspicious of Gatsby and Daisy’s relationship. At a party, Tom grows increasingly resentful of Gatsby, while Gatsby remains hopeful that Daisy will leave Tom for him.
Chapter 7
Gatsby stops throwing parties, focusing entirely on Daisy. On a hot day, the group (Nick, Gatsby, Daisy, Tom, and Jordan) goes to the city. Tensions boil over as Tom confronts Gatsby about his affair with Daisy and accuses him of being a fraud. Daisy, overwhelmed, chooses Tom over Gatsby. On the way home, Gatsby’s car, driven by Daisy, hits and kills Myrtle. Gatsby decides to take the blame for the accident.
Chapter 8
Gatsby tells Nick the story of his and Daisy’s past romance. Gatsby waits outside Daisy’s house, hoping she will leave Tom, but she doesn’t. Meanwhile, George Wilson, Myrtle’s husband, believes Gatsby was driving the car that killed her. George tracks down Gatsby and shoots him before killing himself.
Chapter 9
Nick arranges Gatsby’s funeral, but few people attend. Gatsby’s lavish lifestyle and supposed friendships prove hollow. Tom and Daisy leave town, and Nick reflects on the moral decay and empty pursuit of wealth. He returns to the Midwest, disillusioned with the East Coast and the American Dream.
