Themes: Desire And Wonder

Question 1

Fitzgerald constrasts the intensity of Gatsbys desire with

Answer 1

the cynicism and purposelessness of those around him

Question 2

Daisy, who is still in her early 20’s claims to have

Answer 2

“Been everywhere and seen everything and done everything” - she cannot imagine what the future holds and the prospect of having to find stuff to do simply appals her

Question 3

Gatsby’s sense of wonder may seem

Answer 3

Trivial

Question 4

Compared to Daisy’s jaded outlook, Gatsby’s sense of wonder can be seen

Answer 4

To bring the world alive for him