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Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like In "The Great Gatsby," why is nick an outsider in relation to Daisy and Tom?, Which word bed completes the sentence?
Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like What advice did Nick's father give him, and how would the following this advice make him a good writer?, What is Nick's social class/background? How did his family make its money?, Why does Nick move East (to New York) after he returns from World War I? and more.
At Gatsby's parties, the women who consume alcohol and dance freely are an example of: changing social norms. If a typical 1920s farmer with traditional values could somehow have witnessed one of Gatsby's parties, he probably would have approved of:
Always be honest and transparent with others. Don't criticize others because they haven't had the same advantages. Surround yourself with successful people if you want to be successful yourself. Trust your instincts when making judgments about others.
Nick, and those in his class are better than people who are not wealthy, so they must be patient with their inferiors. Nick should try to understand that he has had opportunities others have not. Nick should strive to always behave as a member of his higher social class is expected to behave.
True or False: Tom has a girl in the city? Who does Nick see standing outside at the end of Chapter 1? Where does Daisy live? Nick is in what trade? Where does Nick live? Who is Nick's next...
Foreshadowing. Metaphors & Similes. Questions & Answers. How does Nick Carraway first meet Jay Gatsby? Why did Daisy marry Tom? Why does Gatsby arrange for Nick to have lunch with Jordan Baker? How does Tom find out about the affair between Gatsby and Daisy? Why does Myrtle run out in front of Gatsby’s car? How does Gatsby make his money?
