What makes Gatsby a tragedy? Flashcards
1
Q
why is Gatsby a tragic hero?
A
he suffers from excessive pride over his possessions (hubris)
Gatsby believes that he can repeat the past and buy the world to win Daisy’s affections
2
Q
why is Pathos felt for Gatsby?
A
because Daisy abandoned him and he suffered a lonely death
3
Q
why is Gatsby’s dream doomed from the start?
A
Daisy is always unobtainable due to her social class and her marriage to Tom. as much as he believes that the past can be repeated, it can’t
4
Q
who are the tragic victims in Gatsby?
A
myrtle, wilson and Gatsby. ironically all from lower classes
