Questions and Answers
What was Nick's father's advice to him?
If he ever felt like criticizing anyone to remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages he had
Describe Nick's family.
Prominent, well-to-do people in a middle western city for three generations. Old money.
What school did Nick graduate from and in what year?
Yale in New Haven, 1915
What did Nick participate in after graduating?
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What business did Nick decide to pursue during the summer of 1922?
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Where is Nick from?
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For how long would Nick's father finance him?
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Describe the house Nick is living in.
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Name some things Nick had in his house.
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In what area near New York City is Nick living?
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Which 'egg' is more fashionable according to Nick?
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Who is Nick's mysterious next-door neighbor?
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Who is Daisy's husband and how old is he?
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What did Tom do in college?
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Name one of Tom's qualities.
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What does Tom have that shows he is successful?
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How old is Daisy's child?
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How did Daisy get her black and blue hand and how does she attack back?
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What book was Tom reading that reveals him as prejudiced?
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What does Nick remind Daisy of?
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Who is the 'fifth visitor' who arrives at dinner?
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What does Daisy say she wants her child to be?
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Name the person Tom and Daisy want Nick to get together with.
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What does Tom think about Jordan and her family?
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Where is Jordan from and who else is from there?
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At the end of the chapter, what did Gatsby do that showed yearning?
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How does Tom know Nick the narrator?
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Study Notes
Key Characters and Relationships
- Nick Carraway advises introspection before criticism, considering others' disadvantages.
- Nick's family is established, having been wealthy "old money" in the Midwest for three generations.
- Daisy Buchanan is married to Tom Buchanan; they are affluent yet troubled.
- Tom is characterized as arrogant and successful, playing football in college and owning impressive properties.
Nick Carraway's Background
- Nick graduated from Yale in New Haven in 1915.
- Participated in World War I from 1916-1918 before deciding to enter the bond business in the summer of 1922.
Setting and Location
- Nick hails from the Midwest and currently resides in West Egg, a less fashionable area compared to East Egg.
- His residence is described as a weather-beaten cardboard bungalow, costing $80 a month.
Lifestyle and Surroundings
- Nick's house contains a dog (which ran away), an old Dodge car, and a Finnish servant.
- The house is located near Gatsby, his mysterious neighbor who owns a mansion.
Daisy's Domestic Life
- Daisy has a three-year-old child and expresses a desire for her daughter to be a "beautiful little fool."
- A domestic scene reveals tensions, with Daisy showing a bruise sustained from Tom, suggesting a destructive relationship.
Social Context
- Tom demonstrates prejudice by reading "The Rise of the Coloured Empires" by Goddard.
- Guests at the Buchanans' dinner include Jordan Baker, a golfer from Louisville, sharing a connection with Daisy.
Themes and Symbolism
- The chapter ends with Gatsby reaching out across the bay, symbolizing longing and unattainable dreams.
- The characters exhibit the complexities of wealth and relationships, foreshadowing conflict and disillusionment.
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