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The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby. The Recap. Chapter 1. How does Nick describe himself? Describe the differences and similarities between East Egg and West Egg. What does Jordan’s constant yawning indicate about her? Why does Daisy wish her daughter to grow up to be a “beautiful little fool”?

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The Great Gatsby

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  1. The Great Gatsby The Recap

  2. Chapter 1 • How does Nick describe himself? • Describe the differences and similarities between East Egg and West Egg. • What does Jordan’s constant yawning indicate about her? • Why does Daisy wish her daughter to grow up to be a “beautiful little fool”? • What is Gatsby doing when Nick first sees him?

  3. Chapter 2 • Describe the Valley of Ashes. • What does it represent? • What do the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg symbolize? • Describe Myrtle. • Why does Myrtle take up with Tom? • Describe George. • What brings Tom and Myrtle’s apartment party to an end? • What does this reveal about Tom? • Is Nick different or similar to the people at the apartment (or the characters we’ve seen thus far, for that matter)? Proof?

  4. Chapter 3 • What about Gatsby stands out to Nick when he finally meets him? • What are some rumors that are circulating about Gatsby at this point? • Why would Fitzgerald reveal rumors about Gatsby rather than facts? • What is Nick’s cardinal virtue? • Do you believe it to be true? Why or why not?

  5. Chapter 4 • Why does Fitzgerald list so many of the guests who attended Gatsby’s parties? • What information does Gatsby share about himself with Nick? • Does Nick believe him? Why? • Why does Gatsby arrange his meeting with Daisy through Jordan? • Why does Nick have to be the one to host their reunion?

  6. Chapter 5 • What is Gatsby doing when Nick comes home at the beginning of chapter 5? • Why? • How does Gatsby’s behavior change when he sees Daisy? • What happened when Nick left Gatsby and Daisy alone? How do you know? • Why does Gatsby offer Nick work? How does Nick feel about this? • Why do you think Gatsby chooses to live in simple living quarters when the rest of his house is so extravagant?

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