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What action does Wilson take after he admits to Michaelis that he murdered someone?
What action does Wilson take after he admits to Michaelis that he murdered someone?
What incorrect assumption does Hamlet make when he kills Polonius?
What incorrect assumption does Hamlet make when he kills Polonius?
How does Claudius interpret Ophelia's state of mind?
How does Claudius interpret Ophelia's state of mind?
What does Gertrude reveal about Ophelia's death?
What does Gertrude reveal about Ophelia's death?
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What change occurs in Wilson's behavior after his initial confession?
What change occurs in Wilson's behavior after his initial confession?
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What action does Daisy take that leads to Myrtle's death?
What action does Daisy take that leads to Myrtle's death?
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What does Tom's suspicious phone call suggest about his character?
What does Tom's suspicious phone call suggest about his character?
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What does George Wilson decide to do after noticing Myrtle's suspicious behavior?
What does George Wilson decide to do after noticing Myrtle's suspicious behavior?
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What is the significance of the quote about the two roads in the context of choices and consequences?
What is the significance of the quote about the two roads in the context of choices and consequences?
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How is the Jabberwock characterized upon its first appearance?
How is the Jabberwock characterized upon its first appearance?
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What does the father's warning about the Jabberwock imply about the nature of risks?
What does the father's warning about the Jabberwock imply about the nature of risks?
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What signifies the moment of change for the narrator in the poem about two roads?
What signifies the moment of change for the narrator in the poem about two roads?
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What does the reference to 'dark blood mixing with the dust' foreshadow?
What does the reference to 'dark blood mixing with the dust' foreshadow?
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What does the green light at Daisy's house symbolize for Gatsby?
What does the green light at Daisy's house symbolize for Gatsby?
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What assumption does George Wilson make after Myrtle's death?
What assumption does George Wilson make after Myrtle's death?
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What does Nick Carraway do after Gatsby's death?
What does Nick Carraway do after Gatsby's death?
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What is the primary reason Gatsby believes he can recapture his past with Daisy?
What is the primary reason Gatsby believes he can recapture his past with Daisy?
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Why does Daisy choose to drive the car during the incident that kills Myrtle?
Why does Daisy choose to drive the car during the incident that kills Myrtle?
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What does the phrase 'the orgasmic future that year by year recedes before us' suggest about Gatsby's dreams?
What does the phrase 'the orgasmic future that year by year recedes before us' suggest about Gatsby's dreams?
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What does Hamlet wish to achieve after meeting the ghost of his father?
What does Hamlet wish to achieve after meeting the ghost of his father?
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How does Wilson respond to Myrtle's death in terms of his faith?
How does Wilson respond to Myrtle's death in terms of his faith?
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What does Daisy mean when she hopes her daughter will be a 'beautiful little fool'?
What does Daisy mean when she hopes her daughter will be a 'beautiful little fool'?
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Why does Gatsby believe he can fix everything as it was before?
Why does Gatsby believe he can fix everything as it was before?
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What does Nick mean when he says Gatsby 'sang in his chains like the sea'?
What does Nick mean when he says Gatsby 'sang in his chains like the sea'?
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What role does the advertisement of the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg play in Wilson's perception of Myrtle's death?
What role does the advertisement of the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg play in Wilson's perception of Myrtle's death?
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What emotional state does Nick observe in Gatsby after Daisy becomes flustered during their confrontation?
What emotional state does Nick observe in Gatsby after Daisy becomes flustered during their confrontation?
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What is the significance of Hamlet's line 'The play’s the thing wherein I’ll catch the conscience of the King'?
What is the significance of Hamlet's line 'The play’s the thing wherein I’ll catch the conscience of the King'?
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How does the poet's imagery of the daughter getting ready for church represent her innocence?
How does the poet's imagery of the daughter getting ready for church represent her innocence?
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Hamlet kills ______, a man not involved in Hamlet Sr’s murder.
Hamlet kills ______, a man not involved in Hamlet Sr’s murder.
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Wilson begins to rock ______ as he talks about the yellow car.
Wilson begins to rock ______ as he talks about the yellow car.
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Ophelia sings, 'Say you?Nayt, pray you, mark / He is dead and ______.'
Ophelia sings, 'Say you?Nayt, pray you, mark / He is dead and ______.'
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Gertrude reveals that, 'One woe doth trend upon another’s heel,' indicating a cycle of ______.
Gertrude reveals that, 'One woe doth trend upon another’s heel,' indicating a cycle of ______.
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Hamlet expresses his anguish with the words, 'O all you host of heaven!O earth!What else / And shall I couple ______?'
Hamlet expresses his anguish with the words, 'O all you host of heaven!O earth!What else / And shall I couple ______?'
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Daisy is clearly distraught after an argument and tells Tom that '[she] can't stand this anymore'. Immediately after, Tom tells Daisy to 'start on home...In Mr. Gatsby's ______'
Daisy is clearly distraught after an argument and tells Tom that '[she] can't stand this anymore'. Immediately after, Tom tells Daisy to 'start on home...In Mr. Gatsby's ______'
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Myrtle was Tom Buchanan's ______ who became a victim in a tragic accident.
Myrtle was Tom Buchanan's ______ who became a victim in a tragic accident.
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George Wilson decides to lock Myrtle in the house, stating, 'I've got my wife locked in up there, she's going to stay there till the day after tomorrow and then we're going to ______ away.'
George Wilson decides to lock Myrtle in the house, stating, 'I've got my wife locked in up there, she's going to stay there till the day after tomorrow and then we're going to ______ away.'
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In the poem, the speaker reflects on a choice made at a fork in the road, stating, 'I took the one less ______, / And that has made all the difference.'
In the poem, the speaker reflects on a choice made at a fork in the road, stating, 'I took the one less ______, / And that has made all the difference.'
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The father warns the son to 'Beware the Jabberwock, my son!/ The jaws that bite, the ______ that catch!'
The father warns the son to 'Beware the Jabberwock, my son!/ The jaws that bite, the ______ that catch!'
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After Daisy drives Gatsby's car, she is involved in an incident that results in Myrtle's ______ as she is struck by the vehicle.
After Daisy drives Gatsby's car, she is involved in an incident that results in Myrtle's ______ as she is struck by the vehicle.
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The son took his vorpal sword in hand and 'Long time the ______ foe he sought.'
The son took his vorpal sword in hand and 'Long time the ______ foe he sought.'
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After Tom receives a suspicious phone call, Miss Baker reveals, 'Tom's got some ______ in New York.'
After Tom receives a suspicious phone call, Miss Baker reveals, 'Tom's got some ______ in New York.'
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After the battle, the poet states, 'He left it dead, and with its head / He went ______ back'.
After the battle, the poet states, 'He left it dead, and with its head / He went ______ back'.
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Myrtle's life was violently extinguished when she knelt in the road, and her thick, dark blood mingled with the ______.
Myrtle's life was violently extinguished when she knelt in the road, and her thick, dark blood mingled with the ______.
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Gatsby tells Nick, 'Yes,...but of course I’ll say I was ______'.
Gatsby tells Nick, 'Yes,...but of course I’ll say I was ______'.
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Nick reports seeing 'the touch of a cluster of leaves revolved [Gatsby’s body] slowly,' tracing a thin red circle in the ______.
Nick reports seeing 'the touch of a cluster of leaves revolved [Gatsby’s body] slowly,' tracing a thin red circle in the ______.
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Nick states to Gatsby's father, 'The funeral’s tomorrow,...Three o’clock, here at the ______.'
Nick states to Gatsby's father, 'The funeral’s tomorrow,...Three o’clock, here at the ______.'
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Hamlet discovers that Claudius was the one who murdered his father, Hamlet ______.
Hamlet discovers that Claudius was the one who murdered his father, Hamlet ______.
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The green light at Daisy’s house represents Gatsby's hope for ______ and his relationship with her.
The green light at Daisy’s house represents Gatsby's hope for ______ and his relationship with her.
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Daisy states, 'And I hope [my daughter will] be a ______ — that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool.'
Daisy states, 'And I hope [my daughter will] be a ______ — that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool.'
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After his reflection on childhood, the poet states, 'Time held me green and ______ though I sang in my chains like the sea.'
After his reflection on childhood, the poet states, 'Time held me green and ______ though I sang in my chains like the sea.'
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Gatsby expresses his desire to fix everything just the way it was ______.
Gatsby expresses his desire to fix everything just the way it was ______.
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George states, 'My wife and I want to go west...she’s going whether she ______ or not.'
George states, 'My wife and I want to go west...she’s going whether she ______ or not.'
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Hamlet states, 'Haste me to know ’t, that I, with wings as ______ / As meditation or the thoughts of love, / May sweep to my revenge.'
Hamlet states, 'Haste me to know ’t, that I, with wings as ______ / As meditation or the thoughts of love, / May sweep to my revenge.'
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Daisy, after killing a woman in the street, felt ______ and lost her nerve.
Daisy, after killing a woman in the street, felt ______ and lost her nerve.
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After Myrtle's death, Wilson tells Michaelis, 'God knows what you’ve been doing...God sees ______.'
After Myrtle's death, Wilson tells Michaelis, 'God knows what you’ve been doing...God sees ______.'
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Study Notes
The Great Gatsby: Key Events and Themes
- Daisy, distraught after an argument, drives Gatsby's car, striking and killing Myrtle Wilson. Daisy admits to driving. Her distress and desire for stability contribute to her actions.
- Tom Buchanan has a mistress, Myrtle Wilson.
- Myrtle's husband, George, discovers her infidelity and confines her.
- Myrtle escapes and is killed by Daisy's car.
- George believes Gatsby was Myrtle's lover and responsible for her death.
- George kills Gatsby and then himself.
- Nick attends Gatsby's funeral, reflecting on the tragedy.
- Gatsby explains Daisy was initially nervous and thought driving would steady her.
Symbolism and Imagery in The Great Gatsby
- The green light represents Gatsby's hope, love for Daisy, and the unattainable American Dream.
- Daisy prioritizes beauty and frivolity over substance.
- Gatsby desires to recreate the past.
- The Valley of Ashes symbolizes the moral decay and poverty of the American Dream.
The Tragedy of Myrtle and George Wilson
- Myrtle's death is a direct result of Daisy's actions.
- George's suspicion and rage lead to his downfall.
- George's grief and revenge contribute to his fatal actions.
- Michaelis, Myrtle's friend, witnesses and consoles George.
- A suspicious phone call foreshadows Tom's affair and Myrtle's death.
- The "death car" foreshadows tragic events in the novel.
- George knows what Gatsby's car looks like and becomes suspicious after seeing it at the scene of the accident.
The American Dream and Deception
- Tom's deceptive actions, affairs, and lies reflect a broken and corrupt American Dream.
- Gatsby's relentless pursuit of the past reflects a flawed pursuit of the American Dream.
- Daisy, in her careless actions, embodies the superficiality that corrupts the dream.
- Daisy's statement "I can't stand this anymore" expresses her desire for change.
The Role of Nick Carraway in the Tragedy
- Nick acts as an observer and chronicler.
- He plays a significant role in Gatsby's and Wilson's fates.
- Nick is personally impacted by the events he witnesses.
Foreshadowing and Dramatic Irony
- Suspicious phone calls foreshadow Tom's affair and Myrtle's death.
- The "death car" foreshadows tragic events in the novel.
- The discovery of Myrtle's infidelity is a form of dramatic irony.
- The reader knows more about characters’ motives than the characters themselves.
Other Literary Works Referenced
- The poem "Two Roads Diverged in a Wood": The poem's theme of choices and consequences is discussed in relation to the characters' decisions in The Great Gatsby.
"Jabberwocky" (Referencing the Poem)
- The Jabberwock represents a destructive force or threat.
- The poem shows a battle between a protagonist and an antagonist.
Hamlet and Other Literary Works Referencing Tragedy
- Hamlet confronts his uncle for murdering his father.
- Hamlet's own demise and revenge reveal the destructive nature of grief and vengeance.
- The characters use dramatic devices like the appearance of a ghost.
- Themes of revenge, appearance vs reality highlight the importance of tragic events for the characters in these stories.
- Other works, such as Hamlet, use similar literary devices and exploration of themes as seen in The Great Gatsby.
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Explore the significant events and underlying themes in 'The Great Gatsby'. This quiz covers the tragic fates of characters such as Gatsby, Daisy, and Myrtle, along with symbolism like the green light and the Valley of Ashes. Test your knowledge of this classic novel's profound commentary on the American Dream.
