Questions and Answers
What does Dan Cody's yacht symbolize to young Gatsby?
What is Gatsby's real story?
He grew up poor.
What is Jay Gatsby's original name?
James Gatz.
Where is Gatsby from?
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What does Gatsby want Daisy to do?
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Who was Dan Cody?
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What did Gatsby reply when Nick said you can't repeat the past?
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What was Dan Cody's background?
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How did Gatsby introduce Tom?
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What does Tom tell Daisy that Gatsby is?
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Who was Ella Kaye?
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What season of the year had Gatsby met and kissed Daisy?
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Who left a good amount of money to Gatsby?
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Who surprises Gatsby by showing up to his party?
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Study Notes
Gatsby's Symbolism and Background
- Dan Cody's yacht represents the allure and beauty of wealth to young Gatsby.
- Gatsby’s real history involves a humble beginning; he was born into poverty.
- Original name of Jay Gatsby is James Gatz.
- He hails from North Dakota.
Gatsby's Aspirations and Relationships
- Gatsby desires for Daisy to declare her love for him and dismiss the past five years as if they never occurred.
- His mentor, Dan Cody, was a wealthy figure whose success motivated Gatsby's pursuit of wealth.
Character Interactions and Perceptions
- When Nick tells Gatsby that repeating the past is impossible, Gatsby confidently asserts that it can be done.
- Dan Cody made his fortune through mining ventures in Nevada and the Yukon.
- Gatsby introduces Tom Buchanan as a polo player, highlighting his upper-class status.
Perceptions and Misconceptions
- Tom accuses Gatsby of being involved in bootlegging, reflecting the class tensions and suspicions in their society.
- Ella Kaye was Dan Cody’s mistress, playing a role in his life and legacy.
Previous Relationships and Memories
- Gatsby met and kissed Daisy in Louisville during the autumn season, signifying a pivotal moment in his life.
- Dan Cody intended to leave Gatsby a significant inheritance, though it ultimately did not materialize due to Ella Kaye's interference.
Daisy's Sentiments about Social Class
- Daisy perceives residents of West Egg as crude and ostentatious, indicating her disdain for the nouveau riche and her complex relationship with wealth and status.
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