Great Gatsby Chapter 2 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What grows in abundance on the road between West Egg and New York?

ashes

What color are the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg?

blue

What was traversed by a foul river, according to Nick?

draw bridge

Why did Tom take Nick off the train at the ashheaps?

Tom wants Nick to meet his mistress Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the garage Tom took Nick into?

Repairs George B Wilson Cars Brought and Sold Signup and view all the answers

What does Mr. Wilson want to buy from Tom?

Tom's car Signup and view all the answers

What one word does Nick use to describe Wilson's wife?

thickish Signup and view all the answers

As Wilson's wife walked toward Tom, what did she do to her lips?

she wet her lips Signup and view all the answers

What color is used to describe much of the location and events at the start of this chapter?

grey Signup and view all the answers

Where does Tom ask Wilson's wife to meet him at the train station?

newsstand on the lower level Signup and view all the answers

What does Tom say when Nick asks him if Mr. Wilson objects to him seeing Mrs. Wilson?

He says that Wilson thinks she is going to see her sister in NY and he calls him dumb Signup and view all the answers

What was the Town Tattle?

magazine Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Wilson want to buy from a street vendor?

a dog Signup and view all the answers

What was Mrs. Wilson's first name?

Myrtle Signup and view all the answers

Where was Myrtle's apartment in New York City located?

on the top floor Signup and view all the answers

Why did the reluctant elevator-boy get straw and milk?

to give to the dog to eat and drink Signup and view all the answers

Who is described as a worldly girl of about thirty with a solid, sticky bob of red hair?

Catherine Signup and view all the answers

Who was the pale feminine man from the flat below?

Mr. McKee Signup and view all the answers

What hovered like an ectoplasm on the wall of the apartment?

dim enlargement of Mrs. Wilson's mother Signup and view all the answers

What does Mrs. Weberhardt do?

she looks at people's feet in their own homes Signup and view all the answers

What does Mr. McKee do for a living?

photographer Signup and view all the answers

The sister to Mrs. Wilson seems to know whom from West Egg?

Gatsby Signup and view all the answers

What does Tom suggest to Myrtle regarding a photo study of her husband?

George B Wilson at the Gasoline Pump Signup and view all the answers

What does Catherine confide to Nick?

that Myrtle and Tom can't stand the people that they're married to Signup and view all the answers

Catherine tells Nick that she has just come back from where?

Monte Carlo Signup and view all the answers

Why did Myrtle marry her husband?

she thought Mr. Wilson was a gentleman Signup and view all the answers

What did Myrtle's husband have to borrow for his wedding?

somebody's best suit Signup and view all the answers

What does Myrtle start to tell Nick about?

when she first met Tom Signup and view all the answers

What did Tom do when Mrs. Wilson became insistent on saying Daisy's name over and over?

he broke her nose when he punched her Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Great Gatsby - Chapter 2 Study Notes

Location: Ashes grow abundantly between West Egg and New York, symbolizing decay and desolation.
Doctor T.J. Eckleburg's Eyes: Described as blue, they represent the moral and spiritual decay of society.
Foul River: Nick describes a river crossed by a drawbridge, highlighting the industrial and dreary nature of the area.
Tom's Intentions: Tom takes Nick off the train to introduce him to his mistress, indicating his infidelity.
Garage Name: Tom brings Nick to a garage named "Repairs George B Wilson Cars Brought and Sold."
Mr. Wilson's Interest: George Wilson expresses a desire to buy Tom's car, suggesting his need for financial assistance.
Myrtle Wilson: Nick describes Wilson's wife as "thickish," emphasizing her physicality and perhaps her lack of sophistication.
Myrtle's Actions: As she approaches Tom, she wets her lips, portraying her seductive nature.
Color Imagery: Grey dominates much of the chapter's setting, reflecting a bleak and lifeless environment.
Meeting Place: Tom instructs Myrtle to meet him at a newsstand on the lower level of the train station.
Tom's Lies: When asked about Mr. Wilson's objections, Tom dismisses concerns, calling Wilson "dumb" for thinking he wouldn’t notice.
Town Tattle: A magazine referenced, indicating the gossip and societal scrutiny present in their lives.
Myrtle's Desire: She wants to buy a dog from a street vendor, a trivial but symbolically significant purchase.
Myrtle's Full Name: Revealed to be Myrtle, adding depth to her character.
Myrtle's Apartment: Located on the top floor of a New York City building, symbolizing her aspirations yet her current social status.
Elevator-Boy's Service: He brings straw and milk for the dog, highlighting the absurdity and frivolity of the situation.
Catherine's Description: A worldly girl with sticky red hair, indicating her social status and character style.
Mr. McKee: A pale, feminine man living in the flat below, contributing to the eclectic mix of characters.
Ectoplasm on the Wall: A dim enlargement of Mrs. Wilson's mother serves as a ghostly presence in the apartment.
Mrs. Weberhardt's Profession: She examines people's feet in their homes, suggesting her intrusive nature.
Mr. McKee's Career: He is a photographer, representing the desire for visual documentation of life.
Gatsby Connection: Myrtle's sister is aware of Gatsby, implying his influence even among lesser-known characters.
Photo Study Suggestion: Tom suggests a photo study of George Wilson, highlighting the mockery of working-class individuals.
Catherine's Confession: She reveals that Myrtle and Tom despise their spouses, indicating the theme of discontent.
Recent Travel: Catherine mentions returning from Monte Carlo, underscoring their pursuit of wealth and luxury.
Myrtle’s Marriage: She married George Wilson believing he was a gentleman, revealing her misplaced values and desires.
Wedding Borrowing: Myrtle's husband had to borrow a suit for their wedding, emphasizing a theme of pretense and desperation.
Tom's Violence: Tom punches Myrtle, breaking her nose when she repeatedly mentions Daisy's name, showcasing his relentless dominance and aggression.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

Test your knowledge of Chapter 2 of 'The Great Gatsby' with these flashcards. Explore key terms and insights from the text, including symbols and character motivations. Perfect for study sessions or quick reviews!