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What type of pet did Nick Carraway have for a few days after moving east?
What type of pet did Nick Carraway have for a few days after moving east?
Dog
What does Daisy say she is 'paralyzed with' when Nick arrives?
What does Daisy say she is 'paralyzed with' when Nick arrives?
Happiness
What does Daisy murmur to make people do?
What does Daisy murmur to make people do?
Come closer to her
What business does Tom claim not to recognize during a conversation?
What business does Tom claim not to recognize during a conversation?
What items on the outside table annoy Daisy as she moves to the porch?
What items on the outside table annoy Daisy as she moves to the porch?
What part of the butler's anatomy does Daisy ask Nick about during a phone interruption?
What part of the butler's anatomy does Daisy ask Nick about during a phone interruption?
What former job did the butler have?
What former job did the butler have?
What does Daisy say Nick reminds her of?
What does Daisy say Nick reminds her of?
What is Nick's reason for not attending Daisy's wedding?
What is Nick's reason for not attending Daisy's wedding?
Why does Daisy claim the rumors about Nick's engagement must be true?
Why does Daisy claim the rumors about Nick's engagement must be true?
Where does Tom arrange to meet his mistress, Myrtle Wilson?
Where does Tom arrange to meet his mistress, Myrtle Wilson?
What kind of dog does Myrtle Wilson say she wants?
What kind of dog does Myrtle Wilson say she wants?
What will prevent the puppy from getting cold, according to the seller?
What will prevent the puppy from getting cold, according to the seller?
What is the only picture in Myrtle and Tom's apartment living room?
What is the only picture in Myrtle and Tom's apartment living room?
What does Nick go out to buy while Myrtle is calling people?
What does Nick go out to buy while Myrtle is calling people?
What causes the incessant clicking sound when Catherine moves around?
What causes the incessant clicking sound when Catherine moves around?
What does Myrtle claim Mrs. Eberhardt overcharged her for?
What does Myrtle claim Mrs. Eberhardt overcharged her for?
How many years has Myrtle been living with her husband?
How many years has Myrtle been living with her husband?
What food item does Tom send the janitor to get after the second bottle of whiskey?
What food item does Tom send the janitor to get after the second bottle of whiskey?
What does Mr. McKee get scolded for in the elevator?
What does Mr. McKee get scolded for in the elevator?
What machine does Gatsby's kitchen boast?
What machine does Gatsby's kitchen boast?
What causes Jordan to not recognize the twin girls in yellow?
What causes Jordan to not recognize the twin girls in yellow?
What does a twin in the yellow dress comment about Gatsby's behavior?
What does a twin in the yellow dress comment about Gatsby's behavior?
Why does Jordan Baker prefer large parties?
Why does Jordan Baker prefer large parties?
How does Nick notice Jordan Baker wears her dresses?
How does Nick notice Jordan Baker wears her dresses?
What does the driver carrying from the wrecked car?
What does the driver carrying from the wrecked car?
Why does Nick end a short affair with a girl from Jersey City?
Why does Nick end a short affair with a girl from Jersey City?
What event does Nick describe as the gloomiest part of his day?
What event does Nick describe as the gloomiest part of his day?
What question does the driver from the wreck ask immediately after exiting the car?
What question does the driver from the wreck ask immediately after exiting the car?
What memory surfaces for Nick while driving with Jordan Baker?
What memory surfaces for Nick while driving with Jordan Baker?
What type of person did Clarence Endive get into a fight with?
What type of person did Clarence Endive get into a fight with?
What change occurred to Edgar Beaver's hair one winter afternoon?
What change occurred to Edgar Beaver's hair one winter afternoon?
How did a guest injure his hand at a party?
How did a guest injure his hand at a party?
How many girls always accompanied Benny McClenahan?
How many girls always accompanied Benny McClenahan?
What were the last names of the girls who accompanied Benny?
What were the last names of the girls who accompanied Benny?
What body part did a guest named Brewer have shot off in the war?
What body part did a guest named Brewer have shot off in the war?
What does Mr. Wolfshiem reveal about the restaurant he prefers?
What does Mr. Wolfshiem reveal about the restaurant he prefers?
At what time was Mr. Wolfshiem's friend shot outside the Old Metropole restaurant?
At what time was Mr. Wolfshiem's friend shot outside the Old Metropole restaurant?
What were Mr. Wolfshiem's friend's last words before being killed?
What were Mr. Wolfshiem's friend's last words before being killed?
What did Daisy do to Gatsby's love letter before her wedding?
What did Daisy do to Gatsby's love letter before her wedding?
What does Gatsby tell Nick about his background during their drive to lunch?
What does Gatsby tell Nick about his background during their drive to lunch?
What 'matter' does Gatsby want Jordan Baker to discuss with Nick?
What 'matter' does Gatsby want Jordan Baker to discuss with Nick?
Who is Meyer Wolfshiem?
Who is Meyer Wolfshiem?
What does Meyer Wolfshiem tell Nick about Gatsby's character?
What does Meyer Wolfshiem tell Nick about Gatsby's character?
What does Jordan tell Nick about Daisy, Gatsby, and Tom?
What does Jordan tell Nick about Daisy, Gatsby, and Tom?
What does Daisy do when Tom criticizes Gatsby's party?
What does Daisy do when Tom criticizes Gatsby's party?
Why does Miss Baedeker refuse to allow Dr. Civet to operate?
Why does Miss Baedeker refuse to allow Dr. Civet to operate?
What question does Daisy ask Nick upon her arrival at the tea date?
What question does Daisy ask Nick upon her arrival at the tea date?
What persistent rumor exists about Gatsby?
What persistent rumor exists about Gatsby?
What do women do to Dan Cody at his wild parties?
What do women do to Dan Cody at his wild parties?
What time does Daisy ask her chauffeur to come back to pick her up?
What time does Daisy ask her chauffeur to come back to pick her up?
What does Nick ask Daisy regarding her chauffeur's nose?
What does Nick ask Daisy regarding her chauffeur's nose?
What causes Miss Baedeker to get her dress wet?
What causes Miss Baedeker to get her dress wet?
What dessert does Nick bring to share with Gatsby at the tea date?
What dessert does Nick bring to share with Gatsby at the tea date?
What does Daisy say Nick can present to her at any time during the evening?
What does Daisy say Nick can present to her at any time during the evening?
What reason does Gatsby give to deter Tom from wanting to exchange cars?
What reason does Gatsby give to deter Tom from wanting to exchange cars?
What does Tom claim is necessary 'to have friends in the modern world'?
What does Tom claim is necessary 'to have friends in the modern world'?
Before leaving town, what does Daisy ask her husband about cigarettes?
Before leaving town, what does Daisy ask her husband about cigarettes?
What event occurs the day after Biloxi leaves Jordan's house?
What event occurs the day after Biloxi leaves Jordan's house?
How long did Biloxi stay at Jordan's house?
How long did Biloxi stay at Jordan's house?
After visiting Wilson's garage, what entertainment does Jordan suggest?
After visiting Wilson's garage, what entertainment does Jordan suggest?
What emotion does Nick observe Wilson displaying after learning about Myrtle's affair?
What emotion does Nick observe Wilson displaying after learning about Myrtle's affair?
What did the grocery boy report about Gatsby's kitchen?
What did the grocery boy report about Gatsby's kitchen?
What item does Nick pick up on the train to Daisy's house?
What item does Nick pick up on the train to Daisy's house?
What happened at Daisy's wedding when a guest named Biloxi fainted?
What happened at Daisy's wedding when a guest named Biloxi fainted?
How does Nick describe Gatsby's house when he visits it in the early morning?
How does Nick describe Gatsby's house when he visits it in the early morning?
What does Nick stumble into while searching for cigarettes at Gatsby’s house?
What does Nick stumble into while searching for cigarettes at Gatsby’s house?
What illness did Daisy have during a notable moment with Gatsby?
What illness did Daisy have during a notable moment with Gatsby?
What surprising realization does Gatsby share about his feelings for Daisy?
What surprising realization does Gatsby share about his feelings for Daisy?
What 'curious remark' does Gatsby make to Nick regarding Daisy's love for Tom?
What 'curious remark' does Gatsby make to Nick regarding Daisy's love for Tom?
What rule does Catherine break at the scene of the accident?
What rule does Catherine break at the scene of the accident?
What does Catherine do upon arriving at the scene?
What does Catherine do upon arriving at the scene?
Who does Michaelis suggest calling to talk to Wilson?
Who does Michaelis suggest calling to talk to Wilson?
What does Michaelis tell Nick about Wilson?
What does Michaelis tell Nick about Wilson?
What does Nick find in the picture on the wall while searching for Gatsby's parents?
What does Nick find in the picture on the wall while searching for Gatsby's parents?
What is Gatsby's father doing when Nick first encounters him?
What is Gatsby's father doing when Nick first encounters him?
What does Gatsby's father spill?
What does Gatsby's father spill?
What excuse does Gatsby's boarder give for not attending the funeral?
What excuse does Gatsby's boarder give for not attending the funeral?
What was Gatsby wearing when he first met Wolfshiem?
What was Gatsby wearing when he first met Wolfshiem?
What does Nick feel Gatsby's father expects him to do with Gatsby's written schedule?
What does Nick feel Gatsby's father expects him to do with Gatsby's written schedule?
What does Nick wonder about himself after breaking off his relationship with Jordan?
What does Nick wonder about himself after breaking off his relationship with Jordan?
What item does Tom find in the apartment that causes him to cry like a baby?
What item does Tom find in the apartment that causes him to cry like a baby?
Who does Nick sell his car to?
Who does Nick sell his car to?
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Study Notes
Key Characters and Relationships
- Nick Carraway serves as the narrator and is Daisy Buchanan's cousin.
- Tom Buchanan is married to Daisy and has an affair with Myrtle Wilson.
- Gatsby is in love with Daisy, with whom he had a previous romance.
- Myrtle Wilson is Tom's mistress and lives in a garage owned by her husband, Wilson.
Significant Plot Points
- Nick observes and describes intricate social dynamics at Gatsby’s parties, which are often extravagant.
- Daisy expresses her conflicted feelings about her marriage to Tom and her past with Gatsby.
- Tom’s racism is highlighted during a dinner conversation about a book on race relations.
Locations and Symbols
- Gatsby’s mansion symbolizes his wealth and the excesses of the 1920s.
- The Plaza Hotel serves as a significant backdrop for confrontations between Tom and Gatsby.
- The green card referenced by Daisy symbolizes her desire for affection and love from Nick.
Thematic Elements
- Themes of illusion and reality are present as characters navigate social expectations and personal desires.
- The consequences of wealth and privilege are explored through the characters' interactions.
- The motif of longing, particularly Gatsby's idealistic love for Daisy, underscores the narrative.
Notable Quotes and Responses
- Daisy humorously refers to her emotional state as being "paralyzed with happiness" indicating her complex feelings.
- Tom's dismissive attitude towards Gatsby’s wealth showcases themes of class hierarchy and snobbery.
Conflict and Tension
- Tension escalates when Tom confronts Gatsby about his relationship with Daisy, leading to significant conflict in the narrative.
- Wilson's despair upon discovering Myrtle's affair culminates in tragedy, underlining themes of loss and betrayal.
Important Events and Actions
- Gatsby’s extravagant parties serve as a backdrop for pivotal character interactions and revelations.
- Key events include important conversations at Gatsby's home, Tom’s aggressive behavior, and the emotional reunion between Gatsby and Daisy.
- The description of Gatsby’s home as "enormous" and "dusty" echoes his isolation despite wealth.
Symbolism
- The dog representantive of Tom's character as it relates to societal norms regarding possessions and relationships.
- Daisy’s green card for a kiss symbolizes the romantic tension and unfulfilled desires prevalent throughout the story.
Conclusions and Reflections
- Nick’s moral contemplation and ultimate disillusionment with the East reflects broader societal critiques of the American Dream.
- Gatsby’s tragic love story serves as a cautionary tale about the impossibility of reclaiming the past and the costs of obsession.
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