The Great Gatsby Chapter 9 Flashcards

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After how much time does Nick write about Gatsby's death?

2 years

Why does Nick try to hold a large funeral for Gatsby? What happens instead?

Because he thinks Gatsby would not want to go through the funeral alone; all of Gatsby's former friends and acquaintances have disappeared or refused to come.

What does Kilspringer ask Nick to do?

Send his tennis shoes

Who attends Gatsby's funeral?

Nick, Owl Eyes, a few servants, Gatsby's father: Henry C. Gatz Signup and view all the answers

What kind of picture does Gatsby's father save?

A picture of his house Signup and view all the answers

What kind of schedule had Gatsby written in his book from when he was young?

A schedule for self-improvement Signup and view all the answers

Why does Nick decide to move back to the Midwest?

He's sick of the East and its empty values Signup and view all the answers

What does Jordan claim to be when Nick breaks off his relationship with her?

Engaged to another man Signup and view all the answers

Before he leaves, where does Nick encounter Tom?

On 5th Avenue in NYC Signup and view all the answers

What does Nick initially refuse to do when he sees Tom?

Shake his hand Signup and view all the answers

What does Tom tell Nick that he did?

Told Wilson that Gatsby owned the car that killed Myrtle; how greatly he suffered when he had to give up the apartment he kept in the city for his affair; that Gatsby deserved to die. Signup and view all the answers

What conclusion does Nick come to about Daisy and Tom?

They are careless and uncaring people; they destroy people and things, knowing that their money will shield them from ever facing negative consequences. Signup and view all the answers

On his last night in West Egg, what does Nick do?

Walks over to Gatsby's house, sprawls out on the beach and looks up, imagines what the island must have looked like to explorers. Signup and view all the answers

What does Nick imagine about America?

That it once was a goal for dreamers and explorers, just like Daisy was for Gatsby. Signup and view all the answers

What does Gatsby's wealth and success closely echo?

The American Dream Signup and view all the answers

What does Nick compare people's desire to move forward into a future in which their dreams are realized?

The struggles as boats moving in a body of water against a current that inevitably carries them back into the past. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Gatsby's Death and Funeral

Nick writes about Gatsby's death two years after the events occur.
He attempts to organize a grand funeral because he believes Gatsby wouldn’t want to be alone in death.
Most former friends and acquaintances, including Tom, Daisy, Meyer Wolfsheim, and Klipspringer, either disappear or refuse to attend.

Key Attendees and Memorable Moments

Attendees of Gatsby's funeral include Nick, Owl Eyes, a few servants, and Gatsby's father, Henry C. Gatz.
Gatsby's father cherishes a photograph of Gatsby's house, highlighting his pride in his son's achievements.

Gatsby's Aspirations and Nick's Discontent

From a young age, Gatsby maintained a self-improvement schedule, reflecting his ambitions.
Disillusioned by the superficiality of the East, Nick decides to return to the Midwest.

Relationships and Confrontations

Upon breaking off his relationship with Jordan, she claims to be engaged to another man.
Nick encounters Tom on 5th Avenue in NYC but initially refuses to shake his hand, symbolizing a rift between them.
Tom admits to Nick that he informed Wilson that Gatsby owned the car that killed Myrtle, showing his lack of remorse.

Reflections on Daisy and Tom

Nick concludes that Daisy and Tom are careless and unfeeling, using their wealth to avoid consequences for their destructive actions.

Final Night and Contemplation

On his last night in West Egg, Nick reflects while sprawled on the beach and imagines how explorers viewed America centuries ago.
He perceives America as once being a dream for adventurers, similar to how Gatsby viewed Daisy.

Themes of Wealth and Dreams

Gatsby’s wealth and success serve as a representation of the American Dream, intertwined with the pursuit of aspirations.
Nick compares the human desire to realize dreams as akin to boats struggling against a current that persistently drags them back to the past.

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Explore key concepts and questions from Chapter 9 of 'The Great Gatsby' with these flashcards. Delve into themes of friendship, loss, and societal disconnection through the events surrounding Gatsby's death and funeral. Perfect for studying and revising important details.