Notice how many times Fitzgerald uses the words hope, or dream. Why does he do
this?One of the main themes in the novel is the meaning of someones "dream" or the
American dream as a whole. In the book, people's dreams and hopes become distorted into a
certain opinion of what a dream is and that ...
The Great Gatsby
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Notice how many times Fitzgerald uses the words hope, or dream. Why does he do
this?✅✅One of the main themes in the novel is the meaning of someones "dream" or the
American dream as a whole. In the book, people's dreams and hopes become distorted into a
certain opinion of what a dream is and that is what in the end, destroys them.
Nick starts the novel by relaying his fathers advice "Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone,
just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had". List
nick's advantages. Does he reserve judgment in the novel?✅✅I think he tries, but at times fails.
But he is defiantly one of the less judgmental characters.
Describe Nick. What facts do you know about him? and what do you infer about him? what kind
of a narrator do you think he will be?✅✅Nick comes from a prominent family and is fairly
smart for he graduated from Yale. He seems to be a kind, non-judgmental person. I think he will
tell the story honestly and from a justified point of view.
What image does the author use to describe Jordan Baker? What does it mean?✅✅Fitzgerald
describes Jordan Baker as intriguing but beautiful. When Nick first sees her, she is very stiff and
uptight.
How does Nick react to Jordan?✅✅Nick (as said in question 5) finds her intriguing but he
thoroughly enjoys looking at her; and is attracted to her.
What dies Tom's behavior reveal about his character?✅✅Tom seems to be very proud and (for
lack of a better word) an *** hole. He is rude and abusive.
What does the valley of ashes represent in the great gatsby?✅✅It represents the hopelessness of
the people who live there.
Describe the violent act Tom committed against Myrtle. What does this reveal about
him?✅✅At a party in their apartment, Myrtle keeps saying the name "Daisy" over and over.
Tom hits Myrtle across the face, breaking her nose. This is the second time that Tom's penchant
for hurting...
Describe Gatsby the first time Nick sees him✅✅Alone and lonely
What rumors have been told about Gatsby? Why does Fitzgerald reveal rumors rather than
facts✅✅. Made money illegally; went to Oxford; Gatsby is in image as much as a man
What does Nick think of Gatsby after meeting him?✅✅Nice/friendly/
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