Questions and Answers
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?
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Why does Nick move back East?
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Who lives in the West Egg?
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Who lives in the East Egg?
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Who is Nick's famous neighbor?
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What is Gatsby doing at the end of Chapter 1?
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How does the narrator describe Gatsby?
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Describe the narrator's house.
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Describe the Buchanan's house.
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Describe Tom. What is your impression of him in Chapter One?
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What kind of person is Daisy?
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What did Miss Baker tell Nick about Tom?
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When asked about her daughter, what does Daisy say?
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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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