Questions and Answers
What does the green light represent in Gatsby's life?
Gatsby's obsession; he reaches for this at the end of chapter 1.
Where does Nick work selling bonds?
Where do the Wilsons live?
Valley of Ashes.
Where do Tom and Daisy Buchanan live?
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Where do Gatsby and Tom live?
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What does the Dr. TJ Eckleburg sign represent?
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What does the letter 'W' stand for?
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Study Notes
Key Concepts from Gatsby Chapters 1 and 2
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Green Light
Represents Gatsby's unreachable dreams and desires. Symbolizes hope and the pursuit of the American Dream. Reaches for it at the end of Chapter 1. -
New York City
A bustling metropolis where Nick Carraway works in the bond business. A significant location for Tom Buchanan, who maintains an apartment here for his affair with Myrtle Wilson. -
Valley of Ashes
A desolate area symbolizing moral and social decay, where the Wilsons reside. A key setting for Tom's affair with Myrtle, illustrating the stark contrast between the wealthy and the impoverished. -
East Egg
Home to the old money elite, where Tom and Daisy Buchanan live. Represents class distinction and the established social order. -
West Egg
Represents the newly wealthy; Gatsby resides here. It's an area associated with ostentation and the desire to ascend socially. -
Dr. T.J. Eckleburg Sign
An abandoned billboard of an eye doctor. Serves as a symbol of the moral decay of society and serves as a watchful presence throughout the story. -
W
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Test your knowledge of key terms and concepts from Chapters 1 and 2 of 'The Great Gatsby'. This quiz covers significant locations and symbols in the narrative, such as the green light and East Egg. Perfect for students looking to deepen their understanding of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel.
