The Great Gatsby Chapter 6 Flashcards

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A _________ from the City has heard the rumors about this mysterious Gatsby who throws lavish parties.

reporter

Gatsby's real name is __.

James Gatz

He grew up poor, with his parents being _____________ from North Dakota.

unsuccessful

Gatsby worked as a ____ _ and a salmon fisher. He then attended St. Olaf College in Minnesota, but left after ____ weeks.

clam digger; two Signup and view all the answers

Gatsby changed his name when he was _________.

17 Signup and view all the answers

While loafing around the beach, Gatsby rowed out to meet __ _ on his Yacht.

Dan Cody Signup and view all the answers

Gatsby spent the next _________ years working for Cody.

five Signup and view all the answers

Cody was an _________, which is the reason why Gatsby doesn't drink.

alcoholic Signup and view all the answers

According to Cody's will, Gatsby was supposed to inherit __________, but Cody's mistress Ella Kaye intervened.

$25,000 Signup and view all the answers

Nick is hanging at Gatsby's place when a man Sloane and the girl he's with stop by to visit- with _______.

Tom Signup and view all the answers

Now that Gatsby has, in his mind, secured Daisy, he's rather aggressive to ________, taunting, 'I know your wife.'

Tom Signup and view all the answers

Sloane's girl invites Gatsby to come to ________ even though he clearly isn't wanted.

supper Signup and view all the answers

Next Saturday, _____ and _ both come to Gatsby's party.

Tom; Daisy Signup and view all the answers

__ and sneak over to Nick's house to have some couple time on his front steps.

Daisy; Gatsby Signup and view all the answers

At dinner, Daisy tells _______ that the girl is 'common but pretty'.

Nick Signup and view all the answers

Nick tells us that this ______ is different from the others; everyone is angry, drunk, and rude.

party Signup and view all the answers

Daisy was appalled by ___ , as the place offended her.

West Egg Signup and view all the answers

Daisy pretends to be impressed with the party when __________ claims 'she didn't look so interested.'

Gatsby Signup and view all the answers

Tom wants to find out 'the truth' about ________, and thinks he might be a bootlegger.

Gatsby Signup and view all the answers

Daisy claims that Gatsby's money came from _____________.

drug stores Signup and view all the answers

Nick stays at the party until the end. He talks with Gatsby, who is concerned that he 'can't make _________ understand.'

Daisy Signup and view all the answers

Nick tells us that Gatsby wants Daisy to go to Tom and say: 'I never _______ you.'

loved Signup and view all the answers

Nick cautions Gatsby that he can't repeat the past, to which Gatsby says, 'Can't repeat the past? Why ____________________!'

of course you can Signup and view all the answers

At the end of the chapter, _____________ says he is 'reminded of' something that he has long forgotten - but it escapes his mind.

Nick Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Gatsby's Identity

Gatsby's real name is James Gatz, highlighting his transformation and desire for a different identity.
Grew up impoverished with unsuccessful parents from North Dakota.

Early Life and Employment

Worked as a clam digger and salmon fisher before briefly attending St. Olaf College, leaving after just two weeks.
Changed his name at the age of 17, marking a significant moment in his reinvention.

Relationship with Dan Cody

Rowed out to meet Dan Cody on his yacht to warn him of an impending storm, initiating their relationship.
Dan Cody became Gatsby's mentor and friend, with Gatsby spending five years working for him.
Cody was an alcoholic, which influenced Gatsby's decision to abstain from alcohol.

Inheritance and Loss

Gatsby was supposed to inherit $25,000 from Cody's will, but it was taken by Cody's mistress, Ella Kaye.

Tom and Daisy Buchanan's Encounter

Tom Buchanan visits Gatsby’s party with Daisy, creating tension and competition between Gatsby and Tom.
Gatsby aggressively confronts Tom, asserting possession over Daisy.

Gatsby's Party Dynamics

The atmosphere of the party is unlike previous ones, characterized by anger, drunkenness, and rudeness.
Daisy is horrified by the West Egg lifestyle, showcasing her disdain for the nouveau riche.

Daisy's Reaction

Despite Gatsby's efforts to impress Daisy, she feigns interest, while Tom remains suspicious of Gatsby's wealth and possible illegitimacy.
Daisy's assertion that Gatsby's wealth comes from drug stores reflects her attempt to rationalize his new status.

Gatsby's Aspirations

Gatsby is desperate for Daisy to tell Tom she never loved him, demonstrating his fixation on the past.
Nick warns Gatsby that attempting to repeat the past is futile, to which Gatsby optimistically responds affirmatively.

Conclusion

By the end of the chapter, Nick feels a sense of lost memory, indicating the complexity of Gatsby's desires and the unfolding drama.

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Test your knowledge of key concepts from Chapter 6 of 'The Great Gatsby'. This set of flashcards covers important vocabulary and details about Gatsby's character and background. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of the text and preparing for discussions or exams.