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What does Gatsby tell Nick about himself?
What does Gatsby tell Nick about himself?
He is the son of a wealthy family from San Francisco, educated at Oxford.
What accomplishment of Meyer Wolfsheim does Gatsby describe to Nick? How does Nick react?
What accomplishment of Meyer Wolfsheim does Gatsby describe to Nick? How does Nick react?
Wolfsheim became a gambler and fixed the 1919 World Series. Nick was suspicious about Gatsby's friendship with Wolfsheim, thinking he is evil.
According to Jordan, what did Daisy do the evening before her wedding day? Why? What does this reveal about Daisy?
According to Jordan, what did Daisy do the evening before her wedding day? Why? What does this reveal about Daisy?
Daisy got drunk and cried when she got a letter from Gatsby and she did not want to cancel the wedding.
Why does Gatsby want to have tea with Daisy in Nick's house? Why doesn't Gatsby ask Nick for this favor himself? Why did Gatsby want Daisy to see his house?
Why does Gatsby want to have tea with Daisy in Nick's house? Why doesn't Gatsby ask Nick for this favor himself? Why did Gatsby want Daisy to see his house?
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What does Tom do when he and Daisy return from their honeymoon?
What does Tom do when he and Daisy return from their honeymoon?
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What kind of man is Meyer Wolfsheim? What does Gatsby's friendship with Wolfsheim imply about his own background?
What kind of man is Meyer Wolfsheim? What does Gatsby's friendship with Wolfsheim imply about his own background?
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List all of the rumors told about Gatsby.
List all of the rumors told about Gatsby.
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Why does Fitzgerald list all of Gatsby's party guests?
Why does Fitzgerald list all of Gatsby's party guests?
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Why does Gatsby tell Nick about his life? Do you believe Gatsby? Does Nick? Why or why not?
Why does Gatsby tell Nick about his life? Do you believe Gatsby? Does Nick? Why or why not?
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What role does Meyer Wolfsheim play in the novel? Why is there so much focus on his nose and what does this tell you about Fitzgerald's politics?
What role does Meyer Wolfsheim play in the novel? Why is there so much focus on his nose and what does this tell you about Fitzgerald's politics?
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Why does Gatsby throw huge, expensive parties for people he does not even know?
Why does Gatsby throw huge, expensive parties for people he does not even know?
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Nick says, 'There are only the pursued, the pursuing, the busy, and the tired.' What does Nick mean?
Nick says, 'There are only the pursued, the pursuing, the busy, and the tired.' What does Nick mean?
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Study Notes
Gatsby's Background
- Gatsby claims to be the son of a wealthy family from San Francisco and an Oxford graduate, highlighting a fabricated but glamorous identity.
Meyer Wolfsheim
- Wolfsheim is depicted as a shady character who fixed the 1919 World Series, raising Nick's suspicions about Gatsby's morals and associations.
Daisy's Wedding Turmoil
- On the eve of her wedding, Daisy receives a letter from Gatsby, leading her to drink excessively and cry, indicating her deep emotional turmoil and unresolved feelings.
Tea with Daisy
- Gatsby enlists Nick to host tea with Daisy, desiring to impress her with his wealth and status, revealing his longing for her admiration.
Tom Buchanan's Infidelity
- Upon returning from their honeymoon, Tom's infidelity becomes evident as he has an affair and is involved in a car accident, foreshadowing marital discord.
Implications of Friendship
- Gatsby's friendship with the dishonest Wolfsheim suggests Gatsby's own possible involvement in illegal activities, casting doubt on his legitimacy.
Rumors about Gatsby
- Various rumors circulate about Gatsby, including claims of bootlegging, murder, Oxford education, and being a German spy, illustrating his enigmatic persona.
Nature of Party Guests
- Fitzgerald lists Gatsby's party guests to emphasize that they are not true friends, reflecting Gatsby's isolation despite his lavish lifestyle.
Gatsby's Narrative
- Gatsby shares his life story with Nick to gain his trust, though Nick remains skeptical and questions the authenticity of Gatsby's claims.
Role of Meyer Wolfsheim
- Wolfsheim serves as Gatsby’s connection to organized crime, with Fitzgerald's emphasis on his ethnic identity suggesting underlying societal prejudices.
Purpose of Gatsby's Parties
- Gatsby's extravagant parties are aimed at attracting Daisy, underscoring his unrequited love and desire for her approval.
Nick's Observation on Society
- Nick’s statement about "the pursued, the pursuing, the busy, and the tired" categorizes people based on their motivations and actions, revealing a social commentary on ambition and apathy.
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