Questions and Answers
What does everyone want to know about Gatsby?
What was Gatsby's real name?
James Gatz
What did Cody do for Gatsby?
He gave him the name Jay Gatsby
Why did Gatsby stop drinking?
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What happened to the money Gatsby was supposed to inherit from Cody?
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How did Tom react when he visited Gatsby's house?
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Why did Gatsby decide to stop having parties?
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Tom tells Daisy that Gatsby's fortune comes from bootlegging.
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What does Gatsby wish for in relation to Daisy?
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Study Notes
Gatsby's Background
- Gatsby, originally named James Gatz, hails from a North Dakota farm.
- He is a college dropout who worked as a janitor to repay his tuition and took on various jobs, including fishing to warn Dan Cody about storms.
Dan Cody's Influence
- Gatsby traveled with Dan Cody, serving as his caretaker due to Cody's alcoholism, which influenced Gatsby's aversion to drinking.
- After Cody's death, Gatsby was denied inheritance by Cody's mistress, motivating him to accumulate wealth independently.
Tom Buchanan's Visit
- Tom Buchanan visits Gatsby's mansion with Mr. and Mrs. Sloane, raising Gatsby's nervousness.
- Tom harbors suspicion and disdain for Gatsby, viewing him as a competitor.
- Gatsby invites Tom and Daisy to one of his lavish parties, which Daisy ultimately dislikes, leading Gatsby to rethink his extravagant lifestyle.
Tension Between Tom and Daisy
- Tom diminishes Daisy's perception of Gatsby by suggesting his fortune arises from illegal activities like bootlegging; Daisy defends Gatsby, insisting his wealth springs from legitimate drugstore ownership.
Gatsby's Aspirations
- Gatsby yearns to restore his past relationship with Daisy, hoping she will leave Tom.
- Nick cautions Gatsby that recreating the past is impossible, although Gatsby firmly believes his wealth can win Daisy back.
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