The Great Gatsby Chapter 1 Review
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Who is the author of The Great Gatsby?

F.Scott Fitzgerald

In what year was The Great Gatsby written?

1925

Who is the narrator of The Great Gatsby?

Nick Carraway

How are Tom and Daisy related to Nick?

<p>Nick is Daisy's cousin once removed. Tom is Daisy's husband.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Nick move back East?

<p>He moves East to learn the bond business.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who lives in the West Egg?

<p>Nick and Gatsby live in the West Egg.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who lives in the East Egg?

<p>Tom and Daisy live in the East Egg.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Nick's famous neighbor?

<p>Gatsby</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Gatsby doing at the end of Chapter 1?

<p>He is standing at the end of his dock, arms open trembling and seems to be staring at a green light.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the narrator describe Gatsby?

<p>He says he is an extraordinary man with an extraordinary gift for hope.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the narrator's house.

<p>His house is very middle class and average. Lives in West Egg where the new money is.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the Buchanan's house.

<p>They have a colonial Georgian mansion; it's very formal. The East Egg is where the old money is.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe Tom. What is your impression of him in Chapter One?

<p>Tom is an arrogant, sexist, racist old money snob.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of person is Daisy?

<p>Daisy is a superficial socialite but smarter than she acts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Miss Baker tell Nick about Tom?

<p>That Tom had a mistress in New York.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When asked about her daughter, what does Daisy say?

<p>She says she hopes she's a beautiful little fool, meaning she hopes she stays innocent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Author and Publication

  • F. Scott Fitzgerald is the author of The Great Gatsby.
  • The novel was written in 1925, during the Jazz Age.

Narration and Characters

  • Nick Carraway serves as the narrator, providing a personal perspective on the events of the story.
  • Nick is Daisy Buchanan's cousin once removed and is also connected to Tom Buchanan, Daisy's husband.

Setting

  • Nick moves back East to pursue a career in the bond business, seeking new opportunities.
  • Nick resides in West Egg, known for its newly wealthy residents, while Tom and Daisy live in the more fashionable East Egg, representing old money.

Key Locations

  • Nick and Gatsby live in West Egg.
  • Tom and Daisy reside in a colonial Georgian mansion in East Egg, emphasizing their established wealth.

Gatsby's Character

  • Nick describes Gatsby as an extraordinary man with a unique gift for hope, which hints at Gatsby's dreamlike personality.
  • At the chapter's end, Gatsby is seen standing on his dock with arms open, gazing at a distant green light, symbolizing his unattainable dreams.

Relationships and Impressions

  • Tom Buchanan is portrayed as arrogant, snobbish, sexist, and racist, conveying a negative impression of his character.
  • Daisy Buchanan is depicted as a superficial socialite, though she possesses more intelligence than she outwardly displays.

Social Context and Themes

  • Miss Baker reveals Tom's affair in New York, hinting at marital discontent and the theme of infidelity.
  • Daisy's comment about her daughter reflects societal expectations; she hopes her daughter remains innocent and is a "beautiful little fool," illustrating the superficial values of her world.

Nick's Housing Situation

  • Nick's home is described as very middle class and average, emphasizing his outsider status among the wealthier characters and highlighting the contrasts in social class.

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