What advice does Nick’s father give him? What does Nick admire most about Gatsby? When Gatsby dies, who shows up/cares? Who doesn’t and why? What does Tom buy Daisy? What does he b... What advice does Nick’s father give him? What does Nick admire most about Gatsby? When Gatsby dies, who shows up/cares? Who doesn’t and why? What does Tom buy Daisy? What does he buy Myrtle? Why does Gatsby live in West Egg? What color is Daisy wearing when we first meet her and why does it matter? What does Gatsby tell Nick is the true story of his background? How does Gatsby behave when he is reunited with Daisy? Who drives which car on the way to the city? Who drives which car home? What is the weather like on the day the characters go to the plaza hotel and why does it matter? What compliment does Nick give Gatsby? Describe Gatsby’s death. Gatsby thinks he can repeat _____. Describe the significance of the following settings: East Egg, West Egg, NYC, Valley of Ashes. What is the green light literally and symbolically? How does Gatsby run from the past? How does he try to relive it? Who wrote The Great Gatsby and what is the setting (time period and location)? What is the role of social class in the novel? How does the motif of time influence Gatsby? What is the significance of Daisy and Tom’s relationship? What is Fitzgerald’s message about the American Dream? Read more

Nick’s father advises him to be non-judgmental. Nick admires Gatsby's hope. Only Nick cares for Gatsby after his death; others do not because of their self-interest. Tom buys Daisy pearls and Myrtle an apartment. Gatsby lives in West Egg, a place for new money.

1. Nick’s father advises him to remain non-judgmental. 2. Nick admires Gatsby's optimism and hope. 3. Only Nick shows concern for Gatsby's death; others, including Daisy and Tom, do not because they are self-involved. 4. Tom buys Daisy a string of pearls and Myrtle an apartment. 5. Gatsby lives in West Egg as it is the less fashionable area for new money. 6. Daisy wears white representing purity falsely. 7. Gatsby tells Nick his fabricated story of wealth. 8. Gatsby is nervous when reunited with Daisy. 9. To the city, Tom drives Gatsby's car and back, Daisy drives it. 10. On the plaza hotel day, it's hot, symbolizing tension. 11. Nick tells Gatsby he's worth more than the Buchanans. 12. Gatsby is shot by Wilson. 13. Gatsby believes you can repeat the past. 14. East Egg symbolizes old money, West Egg new money, NYC opportunity, Valley of Ashes decay. 15. The green light symbolizes Gatsby’s unreachable dreams. 16. Gatsby runs from the past by reinventing himself. 17. Fitzgerald wrote the novel set in 1920s New York. Social class creates tension and division. Time represents Gatsby’s struggle with the past. Daisy and Tom's relationship reflects carelessness of the rich. American Dream critique is wealth doesn't equate happiness.