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Who is the author of The Great Gatsby?
Who is the author of The Great Gatsby?
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Who is the narrator of The Great Gatsby?
Who is the narrator of The Great Gatsby?
Nick Carraway
How are Tom and Daisy related to Nick?
How are Tom and Daisy related to Nick?
Nick is Daisy's cousin once removed; Tom is Daisy's husband.
Why does Nick move back East?
Why does Nick move back East?
Who lives in the West Egg?
Who lives in the West Egg?
Who lives in the East Egg?
Who lives in the East Egg?
Who are George and Myrtle Wilson?
Who are George and Myrtle Wilson?
Who is Nick's famous neighbor?
Who is Nick's famous neighbor?
Where did Tom and Daisy live prior to the East Egg?
Where did Tom and Daisy live prior to the East Egg?
What is Gatsby doing at the end of Chapter 1?
What is Gatsby doing at the end of Chapter 1?
How did the idea of the American Dream apply to the 1920s?
How did the idea of the American Dream apply to the 1920s?
What symbol seems to overlook the Valley of Ashes?
What symbol seems to overlook the Valley of Ashes?
Who lives in the Valley of Ashes?
Who lives in the Valley of Ashes?
What is the first rumor we learn about Gatsby?
What is the first rumor we learn about Gatsby?
What were other rumors/facts about Gatsby from Chapter 3?
What were other rumors/facts about Gatsby from Chapter 3?
What is Tom's mistress' name?
What is Tom's mistress' name?
Who is driving the car that kills Myrtle?
Who is driving the car that kills Myrtle?
Who takes the blame for hitting and killing Myrtle?
Who takes the blame for hitting and killing Myrtle?
Who kills Gatsby?
Who kills Gatsby?
Who attends the funeral of Gatsby?
Who attends the funeral of Gatsby?
What do Daisy and Tom do after hearing of Gatsby and Myrtle's death?
What do Daisy and Tom do after hearing of Gatsby and Myrtle's death?
What becomes of Nick Carraway after Gatsby's death?
What becomes of Nick Carraway after Gatsby's death?
Why does Gatsby lose his temper with Tom in the hotel room?
Why does Gatsby lose his temper with Tom in the hotel room?
How long did Gatsby attend Oxford?
How long did Gatsby attend Oxford?
What is the one thing that Gatsby requires of Daisy to tell Tom?
What is the one thing that Gatsby requires of Daisy to tell Tom?
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Study Notes
Author and Narrator
- F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote The Great Gatsby.
- Nick Carraway serves as the story's narrator.
Character Relationships
- Nick Carraway is Daisy Buchanan's cousin once removed and Tom Buchanan's cousin by marriage.
- Tom Buchanan is married to Daisy Buchanan.
Nick Carraway's Move
- Nick relocates to the East to pursue a career in the bond business.
Geographic Locations
- Nick Carraway and Jay Gatsby reside in the West Egg.
- Tom and Daisy Buchanan live in the East Egg.
George and Myrtle Wilson
- George Wilson operates a garage in the Valley of Ashes.
- Myrtle Wilson, George's wife, is also Tom Buchanan's mistress.
Jay Gatsby
- Gatsby is Nick's enigmatic neighbor known for his lavish parties.
- He is often rumored to be related to Kaiser Wilhelm.
Tom and Daisy's Past
- Before moving to East Egg, Tom and Daisy lived in Chicago and spent some time in France.
Significant Events
- At the end of Chapter 1, Gatsby is seen standing at the end of his dock, arms outstretched, gazing at a green light, symbolizing his hopes and dreams.
- The American Dream in the 1920s reflected both the pursuit of happiness and a decline in moral values due to material excess.
- The eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg symbolize the loss of spiritual values in America.
Tragedies and Consequences
- Daisy drives the car that accidentally kills Myrtle Wilson.
- Gatsby takes the blame for Myrtle's death, leading to a tragic series of events.
- George Wilson, Myrtle's husband, ultimately kills Gatsby in his grief and rage.
Aftermath of Deaths
- After Gatsby and Myrtle's deaths, Daisy and Tom leave and relocate, avoiding the consequences of their actions.
- Nick Carraway attends Gatsby's funeral, highlighting his sense of disillusionment.
Personal Choices
- Following Gatsby's death, Nick returns to Chicago and writes The Great Gatsby as a reflection on his experiences.
- Gatsby loses his temper with Tom in the hotel room when Tom reveals Gatsby's illicit business as a bootlegger.
- Gatsby briefly attended Oxford for five months.
Final Requests
- Gatsby desires Daisy to tell Tom she never loved him, a request that encapsulates the central conflicts in the story.
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