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What does 'grotesque' mean?
What does 'grotesque' mean?
comically or repulsively ugly or distorted
What does 'impenetrable' mean?
What does 'impenetrable' mean?
impossible to pass through or enter
What does 'solemn' mean?
What does 'solemn' mean?
formal and dignified
What does 'anemic' mean?
What does 'anemic' mean?
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What does 'incessant' mean?
What does 'incessant' mean?
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What does 'hauteur' mean?
What does 'hauteur' mean?
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What does 'strident' mean?
What does 'strident' mean?
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What and where is the 'Valley of Ashes'?
What and where is the 'Valley of Ashes'?
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Describe Myrtle Wilson.
Describe Myrtle Wilson.
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What are the similarities between Daisy and Myrtle?
What are the similarities between Daisy and Myrtle?
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What are the differences between Daisy and Myrtle?
What are the differences between Daisy and Myrtle?
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What evidence shows that Myrtle feels like she belongs in Tom's world?
What evidence shows that Myrtle feels like she belongs in Tom's world?
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What is ironic about the way that Myrtle talks about the man she told to bring ice?
What is ironic about the way that Myrtle talks about the man she told to bring ice?
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What do we learn about Gatsby in this chapter?
What do we learn about Gatsby in this chapter?
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Quote that supports the idea that Nick has ambiguous feelings about the society he finds himself surrounded by.
Quote that supports the idea that Nick has ambiguous feelings about the society he finds himself surrounded by.
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Terms
- Grotesque: Refers to something that is comically or repulsively ugly or distorted.
- Impenetrable: Describes something that is impossible to pass through or enter.
- Solemn: Pertains to a formal and dignified demeanor.
- Anemic: Characterizes a lack of color, spirit, or vitality.
- Incessant: Indicates continuity without interruption.
- Hauteur: Denotes a sense of arrogance.
- Strident: Describes a harsh or grating sound.
Setting Description
- Valley of Ashes: Location situated between East Egg and West Egg; characterized as a dumping ground for ashes from incinerated trash.
Character Analysis
- Myrtle Wilson: Depicted as voluptuous and flashy; embodies frivolity and high maintenance, projecting a facade of wealth.
Comparative Character Traits
- Similarities between Daisy and Myrtle: Both women are linked to Tom Buchanan, have children, and share names derived from plants.
- Differences between Daisy and Myrtle: Myrtle is portrayed as a lower-class imposter who revels in the superficiality of wealth, while Daisy represents a more established social class.
Character Insights
- Myrtle’s Awareness of Class: Myrtle demonstrates her desire to fit into Tom’s elite social circle by changing outfits frequently, waiting for a luxurious lavender taxi, and prioritizing the purchase of a puppy.
Irony in Character Behavior
- Myrtle's Class Delusion: She exhibits irony by commanding lower-class individuals while she, herself, belongs to that same class.
Gatsby’s Background
- Gatsby: Suggested to be linked to old money; possibly a cousin or nephew to a wealthy individual, hinting at his mysterious and potentially affluent background.
Narrative Perspective
- Nick's Ambivalence: Nick expresses a complex relationship with his social surroundings, feeling both enchanted and repelled by the endless variety of life he observes.
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