Daisy and Tom

Cards (23)

  • What does Daisy wish for her daughter in The Great Gatsby?
    To be a beautiful little fool
  • What does Tom Buchanan's character suggest about the American Dream?
    It can lead to emptiness and disillusionment
  • What does Daisy's wish for her daughter reveal about her own life?
    She feels trapped by her circumstances
  • What does Tom Buchanan's character represent in the novel?
    The emptiness of past glory
  • What does the phrase "drifted here and there unrestfully" suggest about Tom and Daisy's life?
    They lack direction and purpose
  • How does Tom's character reflect the theme of the American Dream?
    It shows the emptiness behind wealth and status
  • How does Tom's character reflect the emptiness of the American Dream?
    He is a has-been seeking past glory
  • Who introduces Tom Buchanan in the passage?
    Nick Carraway
  • What does Tom's past success imply about his current state?
    He is unable to find purpose now
  • What does the term "unrestfully" suggest about Tom's life?
    Living in the past is uncomfortable
  • What does Tom's presence at Gatsby's party signify?
    It creates an oppressive atmosphere
  • What does Tom assume about Gatsby's wealth?
    That he is a bootlegger
  • How does Tom's attitude reflect societal views of the 1920s?
    He believes old money is superior to new money
  • What does Tom's statement about newly rich people imply about his character?
    It shows his prejudice against new money.
  • What does Tom accuse Gatsby of being?
    A bootlegger.
  • How does Tom's accusation of Gatsby reflect on his own character?
    It shows his hypocrisy regarding morality.
  • Why does Nick liken Tom to a child?
    Tom avoids responsibility for his actions
  • What does Tom's blame-shifting reveal about his character?
    His hypocrisy and self-serving nature
  • What does Nick imply about Tom's wealth?
    It allows him to act recklessly
  • How does Nick describe Tom and Daisy's behavior?
    They are careless people
  • What does Nick imply about the consequences of Tom and Daisy's actions?
    They escape without significant consequences
  • What does Nick's use of the term "creatures" suggest about Tom and Daisy's view of others?
    They objectify and belittle others
  • What does Nick mean by "vast carelessness" in relation to Tom and Daisy?
    It describes their reckless lifestyle