Questions and Answers
What does Nick feel about Gatsby in relation to the East Coast elite?
What does Nick want to do for Gatsby?
Get somebody for him
What feeling does Nick begin to experience towards Gatsby?
Defiance of scornful solidarity
How did Gatsby's father feel about his wealth?
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What does Wolfsheim imply about Gatsby?
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What emotion does Gatsby's father show as no one arrives?
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What did Owl-eyes express about Gatsby's parties?
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What commonality does Nick suggest about the main characters?
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How did Nick feel about the East after Gatsby's death?
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Why did Nick see no point in arguing with Tom?
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What does the 'island that flowered' represent?
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What happened to Gatsby's dream?
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What does the quote about running faster and stretching arms signify?
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Study Notes
Gatsby Chapter 9 Quotes Study Notes
- Nick feels a strong sense of isolation from the elite of the East Coast, fully aligning himself with Gatsby in their shared struggles.
- In his desire to honor Gatsby after his death, Nick expresses a sense of obligation, vowing to find someone who will remember Gatsby.
- A developing bond of rebellion forms between Nick and Gatsby against the societal expectations and people who mistreated Gatsby.
- Gatsby's father experiences a mix of emotions—excitement for his son's newfound wealth and pride—showcasing the complicated nature of their relationship.
- Wolfsheim highlights Gatsby's transformation, emphasizing that Gatsby was perceived as "nothing" before accumulating wealth.
- As Gatsby's father waits for guests who never arrive, his anxiety reflects the empty legacy Gatsby leaves behind.
- Owl-eyes candidly points out the superficial relationships surrounding Gatsby, indicating guests frequented his parties only for their own benefit.
- Nick observes that despite their Western backgrounds, he and others lacked the essential qualities to fit into the Eastern lifestyle, reflecting their inherent disconnection.
- Following Gatsby's death, Nick feels an overwhelming sense of loss, unable to see the East positively without Gatsby's presence, who epitomizes hope and ambition.
- Nick recognizes the futility in arguing with Tom, realizing that Tom's entrenched views won't change regardless of discussion.
- The description of the island evokes the notion of the American Dream, signifying hope and opportunity, as interpreted through the eyes of early Dutch sailors.
- Gatsby's journey symbolizes the quest for dreams, having come close yet ultimately unable to achieve them, signifying the tragic nature of ambition.
- The quote reflects the enduring hope associated with the American Dream, capturing Gatsby's aspirations for a future with Daisy, while illustrating the struggle against the relentless flow of time and past experiences.
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