Questions and Answers
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?
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What kind of picture does Gatsby's father save?
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What kind of schedule had Gatsby written in his book from when he was young?
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Why does Nick decide to move back to the Midwest?
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What does Jordan claim to be when Nick breaks off his relationship with her?
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Before he leaves, where does Nick encounter Tom?
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What does Nick initially refuse to do when he sees Tom?
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What does Tom tell Nick that he did?
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What conclusion does Nick come to about Daisy and Tom?
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On his last night in West Egg, what does Nick do?
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What does Nick imagine about America?
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What does Gatsby's wealth and success closely echo?
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What does Nick compare people's desire to move forward into a future in which their dreams are realized?
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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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