Daisy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

"Nouveau Riche" (New Money) vs. Old Money Theme - If you have money society will still judge you whether its old or new money. American Dream - Gatsby and Nick - Seeking happiness, reason why Nick moves East As his dream of Daisy disintergrates what is revealed? - The corruption that wealth causes As the novel develops Gatsby is ever persistent in pursuing Daisy - what does he not realize? - His dream is not worthy of himself At the end of the novel, Nick calls Tom and Daisy - Careless p...

. What does Gatsby tell Nick about his past? - Gatsby tells Nick that he was educated at Oxford, his family died, he came into some money, and when the war came, he got some medals. He showed Nick the medals and a picture of himself with his college mates. . What does Jordan tell Nick about Daisy, Gatsby and Tom? ( the back story to their relationship) - She tells him that Daisy and Gatsby had a romance. Rumor had it that she tried to see Gatsby off to war, but her family would not let her...

The Great Gatsby Exam Questions and Answers 100% CorrectThe Great Gatsby Exam Questions and Answers 100% CorrectThe Great Gatsby Exam Questions and Answers 100% CorrectThe Great Gatsby Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct Describe daisy - ANSWER - Appearance: white blond pretty Age: mid 20s Hometown: louisville Education: high school Interests: money, luxury, gatbsy Accomplishments: married into money Mannerism: poise, frivalous sensitive Significant quote:" i hope shes a beautiful ...

Great Gatsby Exam Questions and Answers All Correct Why did Gatsby not get the money that Cody left for him? - Answer-Cody's mistress prevented him from getting it For what reason do you think F. Scott Fitzgerald interrupted Gatsby's story for the visit from the horseback raiders? Why doesn't Gatsby understand that he isn't really welcome? - Answer-To mention Tom in the story, he keeps talking and doesn't know that tom knows Daisy has been over there. Why does Tom attend Gatsby's p...

Why does Gatsby stop giving his parties? - Gatsby wants to be alone with Daisy. The parties were only so Gatsby could get closer to her. now that he has her, he has no need for the parties. A little accident occurs not far from Gatsby's mansion. Explain. How do those involved react? How does this reflect upon their values and character? - a car accident occurs not far from the mansion. The people react that it is not a big deal. This shows they think money is replaceable and they don't va...

Describe Daisy Buchanan - Nick's cousin; beautiful; rich; silly; once dated Gastby Describe Jay Gatsby - Rich; Possibly shady; throws huge parties; in love with Daisy Describe Myrtle Wilson - Tom's mistress; unhappy; poor; married to George Wilson Describe Nick Carraway - Narrator; sees himself as non-judgmental; Gatsby's neighbor; dates Jordan Baker Describe the guests at Gatsby's parties - They often don't know Gatsby and they are uninvited. Gatsby spends lots of $$ to entertain his...

According to Nick, Daisy murmers to make people do this. - Come closer to her According to Nick's record, a written time table of Gatsby's guests a guest name Brewer had this body part shot off in the war. - His nose. According to Nick's record, a written time table of Gatsby's guests, a guest name Clarence Endive who attended a party only once, got into a fight with this type of person. - A bum According to Nick's record, a written time table of Gatsby's guests, Edgar Beaver's hair ...

"...a solemn old man, very helpless and dismayed, bundled up in a long cheap ulster...." - Henry c. Gatz "...I am one of the few honest people that i have ever known." - Nick "...she carried her surplus flesh sensuously as some women can." - Myrtle Wilson "By God, I may be old-fashioned in my ideas, but women run around too much these days to suit me." - Tom "Can't repeat the past? why of course you can!" - Gatsby "He was crazy enough to kill me if I hadn't told him who owned...

Great Gatsby Reading Comprehension Exam Questions with Correct Answers What does this conversation reveal about Gatsby? - Answer-It reveals that Gatsby is a phony. He lies about the stories. He tells Nick he is from Midwest which Nick followed up and asked where he was from and he said "San Francisco" which is by the Pacific Ocean in California. Why does Nick say that listening to Gatsby "was like skimming hastily through a dozen magazines"? - Answer-He is telling Nick his life story....

Describe at least two representations of Gatsby's wealth? - His wealth is plain because of his huge house and invites lots of people over for parties. It shows he can indulge on elaborate parties Describe Nick's relationship Jordan. - They are friends first but it develops into something more. Describe the Buchanan's house. - Front was broken by a line of French windows. Contrast of red, white, and gold. Representation of wealth Describe the meeting between Gatsby and Daisy. - He had mis...