great gatsby

• How old is Nick Carraway in Chapter one of The Great Gatsby?

  29 years old
• What significant life events has Nick Carraway experienced before moving to New York?

  He graduated from Yale and served in the Army
• Where does Nick Carraway decide to move after leaving the Midwest?

  New York
• In which community does Nick take up residency?


  West Egg
• Who is Nick's wealthy and mysterious neighbor?


  Jay Gatsby
• Who lives across the bay from Nick in East Egg?


  Daisy Buchanan
• What is Tom Buchanan's relationship to Daisy Buchanan?

  He is her husband
• Who does Nick meet during dinner at the Buchanan's home?

  Jordan Baker
• What does Jordan reveal about Tom during dinner?

  He is talking to his mistress
• How does Nick perceive Gatsby when he first sees him?

  He watches Gatsby staring off into the distance
• What does the green light symbolize in the chapter?

  It symbolizes money
• What advice from his father influences Nick's character?

  To be non-judgmental
• How does Nick's background affect his role in the story?

  It allows him to fit into both social circles
• How does Fitzgerald describe the lifestyle of the characters?

  With detailed descriptions of grand mansions and luxury
• How are Daisy and Jordan described in the chapter?


  As foolish and flighty
• What is Tom Buchanan's character like?


  He is insensitive and expects to have his way
• What does Nick feel about the lifestyle of the Buchanans?


  He feels slightly confused and disgusted
• What does the green light at the end of the Buchanans' dock represent for Gatsby?


  His hope of winning Daisy's love
• What are the key themes introduced in Chapter one of The Great Gatsby?


  • Deception
  • Superficiality
  • Immorality
  • The American Dream
• How does Nick Carraway serve as a narrator in the story?


  • Honest and non-judgmental
  • Balances perspectives of old-money and new-money
  • Provides insight into the characters' lives
• What are the characteristics of old-money and new-money residents in the story?


  Old-money:

  • Arrogant
  • Established wealth

  
  

  New-money:

  • Vulnerable
  • Seeking acceptance
• The theme of the American Dream in "The Great Gatsby" explores the idea of achieving success and wealth through hard work and determination.
• The theme of social class and wealth highlights the divide between old money and new money in the novel, showcasing the impact of money on relationships and societal status.