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What is Gatsby's real name?
What is Gatsby's real name?
James Gatz
How old was Gatsby when he changed his name?
How old was Gatsby when he changed his name?
17 years old
Why do you think Gatsby changed his name?
Why do you think Gatsby changed his name?
He did not want to be poor anymore, so he reinvented himself.
Who was Dan Cody?
Who was Dan Cody?
What job did Dan Cody give to Gatsby?
What job did Dan Cody give to Gatsby?
What did Gatsby inherit from Cody?
What did Gatsby inherit from Cody?
Who came to visit Gatsby and Nick?
Who came to visit Gatsby and Nick?
How could Gatsby's invitation to dinner be a problem?
How could Gatsby's invitation to dinner be a problem?
What does Tom want to know about Gatsby?
What does Tom want to know about Gatsby?
How does Daisy respond to Tom's question about Gatsby?
How does Daisy respond to Tom's question about Gatsby?
What does Gatsby think Daisy does not like about the party?
What does Gatsby think Daisy does not like about the party?
What does Gatsby wish that Daisy would tell Tom?
What does Gatsby wish that Daisy would tell Tom?
How does Gatsby respond to Nick's statement that he cannot repeat the past?
How does Gatsby respond to Nick's statement that he cannot repeat the past?
How could Gatsby wanting to recreate the past end up causing a problem?
How could Gatsby wanting to recreate the past end up causing a problem?
How did James Gatz become Jay Gatsby?
How did James Gatz become Jay Gatsby?
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Study Notes
Gatsby's Past
- Gatsby's real name is James Gatz from North Dakota.
- He changed his name to Jay Gatsby when he was 17 years old.
- He changed his name to reinvent himself and escape poverty.
Relationship with Dan Cody
- Dan Cody was a copper tycoon and Gatsby's former employer.
- Gatsby worked as a personal assistant, secretary, and skipper for Dan Cody.
- He was also responsible for watching over Cody when he was drunk.
- Gatsby inherited $25,000 from Dan Cody, but he never received the money.
Gatsby's Encounter with Tom and Daisy
- Gatsby invited Tom and Daisy to dinner, which could be a problem because Gatsby has never been alone with them before.
- Tom could discover Gatsby's true intentions and feelings for Daisy.
- Tom questioned Gatsby's identity and occupation, and Daisy defended Gatsby by saying he was not a bootlegger.
Gatsby's Concerns
- Gatsby worried that Daisy didn't like something about the party.
- He wanted Daisy to tell Tom that she never loved him.
Gatsby's Philosophy
- Gatsby believed that he could repeat the past, despite Nick's warning that it's impossible.
- Gatsby's desire to recreate the past could lead to problems, as he's a dreamer who thinks he's in control.
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