Jay Gatsby

Cards (72)

  • Who is the protagonist of the novel Gatsby?
    Gatsby
  • What type of man is Gatsby described as?
    A self-made, wealthy man
  • Where does Gatsby live?
    West Egg
  • What does Gatsby do at his parties?
    Hosts flashy parties for guests
  • What was Gatsby's original name?
    James Gatz
  • Where was Gatsby born?
    North Dakota
  • Who did Gatsby fall in love with during his officer training?
    Daisy
  • What motivates Gatsby to climb the social ladder?
    His love for Daisy
  • How does Gatsby achieve his economic success?
    Through involvement in organized crime
  • What does Gatsby's pursuit of the American Dream represent?
    A journey driven by love
  • What does Gatsby symbolize in the context of the 1920s?
    Post-war materialism and consumer culture
  • What does the term "Lost Generation" refer to?
    Those impacted by World War One
  • What year is the novel set in?
    1922
  • How did World War One affect the United States economically?
    Led to economic ascension
  • What class does Gatsby belong to?
    Nouveau riche
  • What does Gatsby's love for Daisy signify?
    His pursuit of the American Dream
  • What does Gatsby say about his war service?
    He did extraordinarily well
  • What does Gatsby show Nick to convince him of his identity?
    Photographic evidence and a war medal
  • What does Tom accuse Gatsby of being?
    A bootlegger
  • How does Gatsby's wealth affect Daisy?
    It is aesthetically pleasing to her
  • What does the American Dream promise?
    Upwards social mobility
  • What does the green light symbolize?
    Gatsby's love for Daisy
  • Where is the green light located?
    At the end of Daisy's dock
  • What does the distance of the green light represent?
    The gulf between Gatsby and Daisy
  • How does Gatsby's car initially symbolize his status?
    It represents economic prosperity
  • What tragic event occurs involving Gatsby's car?
    Myrtle's death
  • How does Gatsby respond to Myrtle's death?
    He accepts responsibility
  • How is Gatsby initially perceived by others?
    As enigmatic and mysterious
  • What does Nick say about Gatsby at the end of the novel?
    He is worth the whole damn bunch
  • What drives Gatsby's determination?
    His love for Daisy
  • How does Gatsby's solitude reflect his character?
    It shows his devotion to Daisy
  • What does Gatsby's pursuit of Daisy ultimately lead to?
    A lonely, unrequited love
  • How does Gatsby's wealth affect his relationships?
    It creates a class gulf with Daisy
  • What does Gatsby's character represent in the novel?
    The American Dream and its decay
  • How does the novel portray the 1920s society?
    As one of risk and wild behavior
  • What does the 18th amendment represent in the novel?
    Prohibition of alcohol sale and manufacture
  • How does Gatsby's wealth come into question?
    Through rumors of his criminal activities
  • What does Nick's suspicion of Gatsby indicate?
    Uncertainty about Gatsby's identity
  • How does Daisy react to Gatsby's wealth?
    She is aesthetically pleased but conflicted
  • What does Gatsby's tragic end symbolize?
    The failure of the American Dream