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Who is the narrator of the story?
Who is the narrator of the story?
Nick Carraway
Where does Nick live?
Where does Nick live?
West Egg
Where does Gatsby live?
Where does Gatsby live?
Next to Nick in West Egg
Who is Daisy Buchanan?
Who is Daisy Buchanan?
What type of business is Nick in?
What type of business is Nick in?
Who is Tom Buchanan?
Who is Tom Buchanan?
Why is Tom and Daisy's divorce not going through?
Why is Tom and Daisy's divorce not going through?
Where did Nick and Tom go to college?
Where did Nick and Tom go to college?
Who is Jordan Baker?
Who is Jordan Baker?
Who does Nick see after he gets home from the Buchanans?
Who does Nick see after he gets home from the Buchanans?
What was Gatsby looking at when Nick saw him?
What was Gatsby looking at when Nick saw him?
What is the green light?
What is the green light?
How is Nick described?
How is Nick described?
How is Jordan Baker described?
How is Jordan Baker described?
What does Nick see on his way to the city?
What does Nick see on his way to the city?
What does the billboard symbolize?
What does the billboard symbolize?
Where does Nick go with Tom on the way to the city?
Where does Nick go with Tom on the way to the city?
In New York, where do Tom and Nick go?
In New York, where do Tom and Nick go?
Who was at the party in the apartment?
Who was at the party in the apartment?
What does Catherine suggest about Gatsby?
What does Catherine suggest about Gatsby?
What does Tom give Myrtle?
What does Tom give Myrtle?
What is Tom's reaction when Myrtle begins to speak of Daisy?
What is Tom's reaction when Myrtle begins to speak of Daisy?
What does Myrtle do that impulses Tom to hit her?
What does Myrtle do that impulses Tom to hit her?
What did Tom do to Myrtle?
What did Tom do to Myrtle?
What is the landmark between New York City and Long Island?
What is the landmark between New York City and Long Island?
What is the Valley of Ashes?
What is the Valley of Ashes?
What does the Valley of Ashes symbolize?
What does the Valley of Ashes symbolize?
Why is Gatsby famous?
Why is Gatsby famous?
What are symbolic colors?
What are symbolic colors?
What did the chauffeur bring Nick?
What did the chauffeur bring Nick?
Who does Nick see at the party?
Who does Nick see at the party?
Who is Jordan's friend who talks about Gatsby being a spy?
Who is Jordan's friend who talks about Gatsby being a spy?
What are things that Nick hears about Gatsby?
What are things that Nick hears about Gatsby?
Where do Nick and Jordan go to find out more about Gatsby?
Where do Nick and Jordan go to find out more about Gatsby?
Who do they meet in the library?
Who do they meet in the library?
What do Nick and Gatsby realize they have in common?
What do Nick and Gatsby realize they have in common?
What is odd about Gatsby's behavior at the party?
What is odd about Gatsby's behavior at the party?
What does Nick see on his way home from Gatsby's party?
What does Nick see on his way home from Gatsby's party?
What happened to the car?
What happened to the car?
What does the narrator describe after the party scene?
What does the narrator describe after the party scene?
What does Nick do that follows the advice of Tom and Daisy?
What does Nick do that follows the advice of Tom and Daisy?
How does Nick feel about himself in comparison to Jordan?
How does Nick feel about himself in comparison to Jordan?
What is the central idea of chapter 3?
What is the central idea of chapter 3?
What is Nick's impression of Gatsby?
What is Nick's impression of Gatsby?
What are some oddities about Gatsby?
What are some oddities about Gatsby?
Flashcards
Nick Carraway
Nick Carraway
The narrator who provides insight into the world of wealth and excess.
Daisy Buchanan
Daisy Buchanan
Nick’s cousin, and symbol of beauty who lives in East Egg.
Tom Buchanan
Tom Buchanan
Daisy’s wealthy and arrogant husband who has an affair.
Jordan Baker
Jordan Baker
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Jay Gatsby
Jay Gatsby
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West Egg
West Egg
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East Egg
East Egg
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Green Light
Green Light
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Dr. T.J. Eckleburg
Dr. T.J. Eckleburg
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Valley of Ashes
Valley of Ashes
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Nick's Bond Business
Nick's Bond Business
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Tom's Infidelity
Tom's Infidelity
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Tom's Violence
Tom's Violence
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Gatsby's Parties
Gatsby's Parties
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Nick's Bond with Gatsby
Nick's Bond with Gatsby
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Nick and Jordan
Nick and Jordan
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Tom and Daisy's Marriage
Tom and Daisy's Marriage
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Myrtle's Aspirations
Myrtle's Aspirations
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Nick's Honesty
Nick's Honesty
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Gatsby’s Odd Behavior
Gatsby’s Odd Behavior
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Nick’s Expectations vs. Reality
Nick’s Expectations vs. Reality
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Study Notes
Characters
- Nick Carraway serves as the narrator, providing a lens into the world of wealth and excess.
- Daisy Buchanan is Nick’s cousin, married to Tom; she lives in East Egg and represents beauty and charm.
- Tom Buchanan, Daisy’s husband, is wealthy, arrogant, and has an affair; he attended Yale with Nick.
- Jordan Baker, a professional golfer and friend of Daisy’s, is cynical and dishonest, yet becomes romantically linked with Nick.
- Jay Gatsby is the mysterious neighbor of Nick, known for throwing extravagant parties.
Settings
- Nick resides in West Egg, a less fashionable area compared to East Egg where the Buchanans live.
- Gatsby also lives in West Egg, next to Nick, symbolizing his closeness yet distance from Daisy.
- East Egg represents old money, while West Egg symbolizes new money.
Themes and Symbols
- The green light at the end of Daisy’s dock symbolizes Gatsby's unattainable dreams and desires.
- The billboard with Dr. T.J. Eckleburg's eyes symbolizes the eyes of God watching over the moral decay of society.
- The Valley of Ashes represents the moral and social decay resulting from the uninhibited pursuit of wealth.
Plot Points
- Nick's bond business connects him to the elite society of the 1920s, providing an insider's perspective.
- Tom's infidelity is evident through his relationship with Myrtle Wilson, showcasing themes of betrayal and social class.
- Violence emerges when Tom reacts violently to Myrtle mentioning Daisy, highlighting his controlling nature.
Events
- Nick is drawn into the lavish lifestyle of Gatsby when he receives an invitation to one of Gatsby’s parties.
- The parties hosted by Gatsby are extravagant but also highlight his loneliness, as he remains detached from his guests.
- Nick discovers he shares a bond with Gatsby over their shared military service, contrasting Gatsby's flamboyant parties with his personal struggle.
Relationships
- Nick's growing connection to Jordan Baker reflects his internal conflict between desire and morality.
- The tension between Tom and Daisy’s marriage is punctuated by Tom's racist views and manipulation.
- Myrtle’s aspirations for a better life ultimately lead to tragedy, underscoring the theme of unfulfilled dreams.
Nick's Reflections
- Nick considers himself honest compared to other characters, despite being increasingly involved in their corrupt world.
- Gatsby's peculiar behavior, including not drinking at his party, adds to his enigmatic aura and raises questions about his true identity.
- The disparity between Nick’s initial expectations of New York life and the reality of its moral emptiness serves as a critical commentary on the American Dream.
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Test your knowledge of the first three chapters of 'The Great Gatsby' with these flashcards. Explore key characters, locations, and events as narrated by Nick Carraway. Perfect for students and fans of this classic American novel.
