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Who telephoned Nick and seemed relieved to find he was coming?
Who telephoned Nick and seemed relieved to find he was coming?
- Gatsby
- Daisy (correct)
- Tom
- Jordan
_____ stood in the centre of the crimson carpet and gazed around with fascinated eyes.
_____ stood in the centre of the crimson carpet and gazed around with fascinated eyes.
Gatsby
Who is rumored to be Tom's girl on the telephone?
Who is rumored to be Tom's girl on the telephone?
Jordan
Who remembered the heat and sat down guiltily on the couch?
Who remembered the heat and sat down guiltily on the couch?
Who expressed maternal affection by saying, 'Blessed precious. Come to your own mother that loves you.'?
Who expressed maternal affection by saying, 'Blessed precious. Come to your own mother that loves you.'?
The child, relinquished by the nurse, rushed across the room and rooted shyly into _______'s dress.
The child, relinquished by the nurse, rushed across the room and rooted shyly into _______'s dress.
Who kept looking at the child with surprise?
Who kept looking at the child with surprise?
Who stated, 'She doesn't look like her father. She looks like me.'?
Who stated, 'She doesn't look like her father. She looks like me.'?
Who mentioned the sun getting hotter every year?
Who mentioned the sun getting hotter every year?
Who invited someone to come outside and have a look at the place?
Who invited someone to come outside and have a look at the place?
Who questioned, 'What'll we do with ourselves this afternoon?'
Who questioned, 'What'll we do with ourselves this afternoon?'
Who advised not to be morbid and stated that life starts over in the fall?
Who advised not to be morbid and stated that life starts over in the fall?
Who expressed discomfort by saying, 'But it's so hot, and everything's so confused. Let's all go to town!'?
Who expressed discomfort by saying, 'But it's so hot, and everything's so confused. Let's all go to town!'?
Who complimented someone by saying, 'You always look so cool.'?
Who complimented someone by saying, 'You always look so cool.'?
Who opened their mouth in surprise, recognizing Gatsby and Daisy?
Who opened their mouth in surprise, recognizing Gatsby and Daisy?
Who stated 'I'm perfectly willing to go to town. Come on--we're all going to town.'?
Who stated 'I'm perfectly willing to go to town. Come on--we're all going to town.'?
Who expressed confusion about the idea of going to town, stating, 'I don't see the idea of going to town.'?
Who expressed confusion about the idea of going to town, stating, 'I don't see the idea of going to town.'?
Who questioned, 'Shall we all go in my car?'?
Who questioned, 'Shall we all go in my car?'?
Who said, 'Well, you take my coupe and let me drive your car to town.'?
Who said, 'Well, you take my coupe and let me drive your car to town.'?
Who reassured that there was plenty of gas and the ability to stop at a drugstore?
Who reassured that there was plenty of gas and the ability to stop at a drugstore?
Who mentioned having almost a second sight that helps them know what to do?
Who mentioned having almost a second sight that helps them know what to do?
Who cited having done a small investigation of Gatsby?
Who cited having done a small investigation of Gatsby?
Who remarked, 'And you found he was an Oxford man.'?
Who remarked, 'And you found he was an Oxford man.'?
Who dismissed Gatsby's background by saying, 'An Oxford man! Like hell he is! He wears a pink suit.'?
Who dismissed Gatsby's background by saying, 'An Oxford man! Like hell he is! He wears a pink suit.'?
Who recalled Gatsby's warning about gasoline?
Who recalled Gatsby's warning about gasoline?
Who exclaimed, 'Let's have some gas! What do you think we stopped for--to admire the view?'?
Who exclaimed, 'Let's have some gas! What do you think we stopped for--to admire the view?'?
Who admitted to feeling sick all day?
Who admitted to feeling sick all day?
Who described their face as green in the sunlight?
Who described their face as green in the sunlight?
Who expressed a desire to leave and go West?
Who expressed a desire to leave and go West?
Who discovered that Myrtle had a life apart from him?
Who discovered that Myrtle had a life apart from him?
Who wondered if they would miss someone if they darted down a side street?
Who wondered if they would miss someone if they darted down a side street?
Who asked, 'Why not let her alone, old sport?'?
Who asked, 'Why not let her alone, old sport?'?
Who questioned, 'All this 'old sport' business. Where'd you pick that up?'?
Who questioned, 'All this 'old sport' business. Where'd you pick that up?'?
Who recalled their marriage in June and asked who fainted?
Who recalled their marriage in June and asked who fainted?
Who commented that they only stayed five months at Oxford?
Who commented that they only stayed five months at Oxford?
Who asked about the row being caused in their house?
Who asked about the row being caused in their house?
Who defended Gatsby by saying he wasn't causing a row?
Who defended Gatsby by saying he wasn't causing a row?
Who acknowledged their unpopularity and criticism of the modern social scene?
Who acknowledged their unpopularity and criticism of the modern social scene?
Who felt tempted to laugh at Tom's transition from libertine to prig?
Who felt tempted to laugh at Tom's transition from libertine to prig?
Who stated, 'Your wife doesn't love you. She never loved you. She loves me.'?
Who stated, 'Your wife doesn't love you. She never loved you. She loves me.'?
Who expressed that the trouble is that sometimes she gets foolish ideas in her head?
Who expressed that the trouble is that sometimes she gets foolish ideas in her head?
Who confronted Gatsby about leaving Chicago?
Who confronted Gatsby about leaving Chicago?
Who insisted that Daisy tell Tom the truth?
Who insisted that Daisy tell Tom the truth?
Who stated, 'I never loved him.'?
Who stated, 'I never loved him.'?
Who reminded Daisy of carrying her shoes from the Punch Bowl?
Who reminded Daisy of carrying her shoes from the Punch Bowl?
Who confessed they couldn't say they never loved Tom?
Who confessed they couldn't say they never loved Tom?
Who asserted that Daisy was not leaving him?
Who asserted that Daisy was not leaving him?
Who questioned Gatsby's associations with Meyer Wolfsheim?
Who questioned Gatsby's associations with Meyer Wolfsheim?
Who insisted that Daisy should go home in Gatsby's car?
Who insisted that Daisy should go home in Gatsby's car?
Who assured Daisy that Gatsby wouldn't annoy her?
Who assured Daisy that Gatsby wouldn't annoy her?
Who recalled that today's their birthday?
Who recalled that today's their birthday?
Who mentioned bringing a coupe from New York?
Who mentioned bringing a coupe from New York?
Who condemned someone as a coward for not stopping their car?
Who condemned someone as a coward for not stopping their car?
Who spoke as if Daisy's reaction was the only thing that mattered?
Who spoke as if Daisy's reaction was the only thing that mattered?
Who detailed a narrative about an accident involving a woman rushing at them?
Who detailed a narrative about an accident involving a woman rushing at them?
Who mentioned they would ensure someone would be alright tomorrow?
Who mentioned they would ensure someone would be alright tomorrow?
Study Notes
Key Characters and Their Quotes
- Nick Carraway: Observes the tension with Daisy and Gatsby, noting a significant atmosphere with impending tension about relationships and misunderstandings.
- Gatsby: Stands mesmerized by the setting, revealing his deep feelings for Daisy through visual descriptions of his expressions and demeanor.
- Jordan Baker: Indicates rumors about Daisy's connection to Tom, highlighting the intertwined lives and the social dynamics among characters.
- Daisy Buchanan: Exhibits a range of emotions and actions, from guilt to maternal affection, showing her complexity as both a mother and a conflicted lover.
Themes of Conflict and Tension
- Love and Loyalty: Daisy's internal conflict between Gatsby and Tom reveals the instability in her relationships and societal expectations.
- Class and Identity: Tom's assertion about Gatsby's background (calling him a 'common swindler') reflects the theme of social class and prejudice.
- Truth and Deception: Gatsby's insistence that Daisy tell Tom about her feelings underscores the precariousness of truth in their relationships.
Symbolism and Foreshadowing
- Heat Symbolism: The oppressive heat often reflects emotional turmoil, paralleling the escalating tensions between the characters.
- Doctor T.J. Eckleburg's Eyes: A recurring symbol that hints at the moral decay and watchfulness in the environment where the story unfolds.
Major Events and Turning Points
- Travel to Town: The group's decision to head to town serves as a critical event that escalates the conflicts and sets the stage for confrontations.
- Daisy's Confession: Her admission that she never loved Tom marks a pivotal moment that exposes the fragility of their marriage and intensifies the conflict with Gatsby.
Motifs and Recurring Elements
- Cars: Signify status and the illusion of control, frequently appearing in confrontations and illustrating the characters' relationships with wealth.
- Rumors and Investigations: Tom's investigation into Gatsby's background highlights themes of suspicion and the need for social validation.
Significant Character Predictions
- Wilson's Desperation: Wilson's desire to escape represents the wider shift and hopelessness felt by those impacted by Tom's and Gatsby's actions.
- Daisy's Emotional State: Her fluctuations—from affection to guilt—hint at the eventual unraveling of her choices and the ensuing chaos.
Character Dynamics and Relationships
- Gatsby vs. Tom: The tension between these two men over Daisy symbolizes the struggle for power and influence within the social hierarchy.
- Nick as a Mediator: Nick's role highlights the complexities of their relationships, caught between loyalty to Gatsby and a realistic view of the situation.
Final Reflections
- Tom's Dominance: His aggressive questioning of Gatsby and Daisy illustrates his control and the toxic aspects of his character.
- Gatsby's Idealism: Despite the chaos, Gatsby remains hopeful for Daisy's love, driven by a romantic idealism that contrasts starkly with Tom's pragmatism and entitlement.
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