Love

• What role does love play in The Great Gatsby?

  It is a vital theme in relationships
• How is The Great Gatsby often misunderstood?

  As a simple tragic romance ending in death
• What are the key themes in The Great Gatsby besides love?

  Idealism vs. reality, American Dream, moral loss
• How does class and wealth affect Gatsby's relationship with Daisy?

  It hinders Gatsby's ability to win her
• What type of love does Gatsby have for Daisy?

  Idealised unrequited love
• What social class does Daisy belong to?

  Old money
• How does Gatsby's background affect his relationship with Daisy?

  His working-class origins create incompatibility
• What characterizes Tom and Daisy's marriage?

  It is based on mutual social advantage
• Why does Myrtle marry Wilson?

  She believes he is a gentleman
• What disillusionment does Myrtle face in her marriage?

  Wilson cannot provide the security she imagined
• How does Tom serve as a means for Myrtle's desires?

  He offers her financial support and status
• What does Myrtle believe about Tom's feelings towards her?

  She thinks he loves her and will marry her
• How does Tom's treatment of Myrtle reflect their relationship dynamics?

  He is violent and sees her as an object
• What does Myrtle's purchase of a dog symbolize?

  Her desire for material possessions
• How does Nick's relationship with Jordan Baker begin?

  Out of curiosity
• Why does Nick's relationship with Jordan not last?

  There is no real romance or attraction
• How does Nick's relationship with Jordan serve as a contrast?

  It contrasts with Gatsby and Daisy's romance
• What does Nick feel about his relationship with Jordan after Myrtle's death?

  He becomes sick of her
• What is the outcome of most relationships in The Great Gatsby?

  They fail by the end of the novel
• What brings Tom and Daisy together after Myrtle's death?

  A moment of intimacy at the kitchen table
• How does wealth affect Tom and Daisy's relationship?

  It unites them in their social interests
• What is a characteristic of selfish love in the novel?

  Staying for personal gain or stability
• How does Gatsby's love for Daisy differ from other characters' love?

  It is selfless but misdirected
• What does Gatsby's final act of love signify?

  His deepening love for Daisy
• What does Daisy's voice symbolize in Gatsby's eyes?

  Her charm linked to wealth
• How does Gatsby's pursuit of wealth affect his character?

  It damages the authenticity of his love
• What does deception reveal about the characters in the novel?

  Insecurities and desires for social status
• How does Gatsby create his persona?

  By fabricating his background and wealth
• What irony exists in Gatsby's attempts to deceive society?

  His lies lead to more rumors and doubts
• How does Nick's perspective on Gatsby change throughout the novel?

  He sees Gatsby as both glamorous and flawed
• What does Gatsby's selfless act reveal about his character?

  His prioritization of Daisy's happiness
• What does Gatsby's tragic death symbolize?

  The futility of his pursuits
• What is the primary misunderstanding about The Great Gatsby?

  It is seen as a simple tragic romance
• What does Gatsby's selfless love ultimately lead to?

  His tragic death at Wilson's hands
• What is Gatsby's primary motivation for deceiving society and Daisy?

  To gain acceptance and win Daisy's love
• How does Gatsby's love for Daisy affect his character authenticity?

  It is selfishly dominated by his ambitions
• What does Gatsby's act of sleeping with Daisy symbolize?

  Predatory, money-driven behavior
• What does Gatsby's statement about driving reveal about his feelings for Daisy?

  Her happiness is his main priority
• What happens to Gatsby's materialism after he loses Daisy?

  It evaporates, revealing true love
• What does the "pneumatic mattress" symbolize in Gatsby's death?

  His inflated romanticism and fatal flaw