The Great Gatsby Chapters 7-9 Flashcards

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Why did Gatsby fire all of his servants?

He needed people who wouldn't gossip since Daisy comes over in the afternoons.

What happens to Gatsby's parties and why?

He calls them off because he already has Daisy, and Daisy doesn't like them.

What was the weather like?

It was broiling, the warmest of the summer.

What did Daisy want to do in the hot weather?

Go to town. Signup and view all the answers

What does Gatsby describe Daisy's voice as?

Full of money. Signup and view all the answers

Who travels with who during the trip downtown?

Tom, Nick, Jordan (in Gatsby's car) and Gatsby, Daisy (in Tom's car). Signup and view all the answers

Why does Wilson want money so bad?

He wants to get away to the West and bring his wife with him. Signup and view all the answers

What did Myrtle Wilson mistake Jordan Baker for?

Tom's wife. Signup and view all the answers

Did Daisy ever love Tom?

True Signup and view all the answers

As Tom mocks Gatsby, what does Gatsby do?

Attacks him and almost hits him. Signup and view all the answers

How does Daisy feel during the event?

She knows she can't leave Tom. Signup and view all the answers

What day did it end up being?

Nick's 30th birthday. Signup and view all the answers

What did George Wilson do to his wife?

Locked her up. Signup and view all the answers

What color is Tom's car?

Blue. Signup and view all the answers

What color is Gatsby's car?

Yellow. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Myrtle run to the car?

She thought Tom would be in the yellow car because Tom was driving it earlier. Signup and view all the answers

Who was actually driving the car that killed Myrtle?

Daisy was driving. Signup and view all the answers

What did Gatsby say when Nick asked who was driving?

Yes, but of course I'll say I was. Signup and view all the answers

What were Tom and Daisy doing at the end of the chapter?

They were neither happy nor unhappy, the food was untouched, they appeared to be planning something. Signup and view all the answers

What did Nick suggest Gatsby do?

Go to Atlantic City or Montreal and leave Daisy. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Gatsby refuse Nick's suggestions to leave?

He wouldn't leave without Daisy. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Gatsby love Daisy?

He loved her for her youth and vitality. Signup and view all the answers

Daisy was the first girl that Gatsby felt what?

Close to. Signup and view all the answers

What did Gatsby do to Daisy when they first met?

Lied about his background to make her believe that he was worthy of her. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main roadblock in Gatsby's and Daisy's relationship?

Social position and parent approval, because Gatsby was poor. Signup and view all the answers

What did Daisy promise to do?

Wait for Gatsby when he left for the war. Signup and view all the answers

What does the gardener attempt to do that Gatsby actually wants?

Drain the pool. Signup and view all the answers

What compliment does Nick say to Gatsby?

That he is worth more than the Buchanans. Signup and view all the answers

What does Nick refuse at work?

A date from Jordan Baker. Signup and view all the answers

How long has George Wilson been married?

12 years. Signup and view all the answers

What does Wilson think that the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg mean?

That they are the eyes of God and whoever was driving the car was Myrtle's lover. Signup and view all the answers

What did George Wilson find that Myrtle Wilson had been keeping?

A dog-leash. Signup and view all the answers

When George Wilson approaches Tom Buchanan with a gun, what does Tom do?

Give him directions to Gatsby's house. Signup and view all the answers

After killing Gatsby, what does Wilson do?

Kill himself. Signup and view all the answers

How many years has it been since the events and the time Nick is writing?

2 years. Signup and view all the answers

What did Nick do after he found Gatsby?

Call Daisy. Signup and view all the answers

What had Tom and Daisy done?

Taken baggage and left, without leaving an address or when they would be back. Signup and view all the answers

What is Gatsby's father named?

Henry C. Gatz. Signup and view all the answers

How did Gatsby's father know about Gatsby's death?

Through Chicago newspapers. Signup and view all the answers

What did Gatsby's father call Gatsby?

Jimmy. Signup and view all the answers

What did Klipspringer want?

His tennis shoes. Signup and view all the answers

Who ends up being the surprise funeral guest and why does he come?

The owl-eyed man, because he sees through Gatsby. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Jordan Baker?

She had gotten engaged to another man (maybe?). Signup and view all the answers

What did Nick do when seeing Tom in late October?

Refuse a handshake. Signup and view all the answers

What did Nick call Daisy and Tom?

Careless people - smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness. Signup and view all the answers

Where and why does Nick spend his Saturday nights?

In New York because the parties to Nick were so vivid. Signup and view all the answers

What did Gatsby believe in?

The green light, the future. Signup and view all the answers

What does Tom know about the death of Myrtle Wilson?

He thinks Gatsby was driving and that Gatsby killed Myrtle. Signup and view all the answers

What does Nick do after the funeral?

Sick of the East, he moves back to the Midwest. Signup and view all the answers

What does Nick think the green light and Gatsby represent?

The green light represents the green land of America, while Gatsby represents what could've been the American Dream. Signup and view all the answers

What does Nick envision people's 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 Affairs and Relationships

Gatsby fired his servants to avoid gossip about Daisy visiting, showcasing his desire to keep their affair discreet.
Gatsby discontinued his extravagant parties because Daisy disliked them, indicating his shift from social grandeur to personal connection.
Daisy's characterization of her voice as "full of money" reflects her materialism and ties to wealth.

Major Events and Climaxes

During a sweltering heat wave, the characters are pushed to confront their emotions and relationships.
Myrtle Wilson mistakenly believes Jordan Baker is Tom's wife, highlighting her delusional perception of her affair.
Gatsby's aggressive response to Tom’s taunts signifies mounting tensions between him and Tom over Daisy.

Tragic Consequences

Daisy accidentally killed Myrtle while driving Gatsby's yellow car, which becomes a pivotal moment in the narrative.
Gatsby takes the blame for the accident, showing his devotion to Daisy and foreshadowing his tragic fate.
Tom and Daisy, reacting to Myrtle’s death, choose to retreat into their wealth and carelessness, impacting others' lives.

Characters and Motivations

George Wilson yearns to escape to the West with Myrtle, emphasizing his desperation contrasted against Tom's indifference.
Gatsby's longing for Daisy is rooted in her youthful charm, undermined by their past and social barriers.
Klipspringer's opportunism is exemplified when he asks for his tennis shoes, showing his lack of loyalty to Gatsby.

Themes and Symbols

The eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg symbolize a god-like judgment, reflecting Wilson's belief that they represent divine observation of his adversity.
The green light at the end of Daisy’s dock symbolizes Gatsby's unattainable dreams and the evanescence of the American Dream.

Resolutions and Reflections

Two years post-events, Nick feels disenchanted with the East, representing his yearning for authenticity and his Midwestern roots.
Nick’s perception of Tom and Daisy as "careless people" encapsulates the moral decay masked by their wealth.
Gatsby embodies both hope and disillusionment, representing the shattered ideal of the American Dream, forever reaching for what lies out of reach.

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