text: Table of Contents
  How did Gatsby get so rich?
  Hover for more information. In Fitzgerald’s classic novel The Great Gatsby, Jay Gatsby acquires his wealth through the underground bootlegging industry. Gatsby befriended the shady Meyer Wolfsheim, who introduced him to the criminal world of bootlegging.
  Does Nick have a crush on Daisy?
  As the story moves forward, Nick’s feelings for both Daisy and Tom remain largely unchanged (complicated, distanced, and somewhat disdainful). He appreciates Daisy’s charms and loathes Tom’s ignorance and arrogance.
  What is controversial about The Great Gatsby?
  “The Great Gatsby” was challenged due to its “language and sexual references,” the flier stated, and the “Invisible Man” was challenged due to content containing “language, rape and incest.” And “The Things They Carried” had been challenged for its “profanity and sexual references,” the flier stated.
  Why should the Great Gatsby be banned?
  The school board voted 5-2 to remove the books from the high school curriculum because they included content that could potentially harm students, board vice president Jim Hart told NBC News.
  What is the main problem in the Great Gatsby?
  The primary conflict of Fitzgerald’s classic novel The Great Gatsby concerns Jay Gatsby’s struggle to rekindle a relationship with Daisy and win her heart. Gatsby is the protagonist of the story and Tom Buchanan is the antagonist; he is married to Daisy and portrayed as an arrogant, hostile man.
  Did Jay Gatsby exist?
  Is Gatsby a fictional character? Yes and no. While Jay Gatsby didn’t exist, the character was based on both Max Gerlach and Fitzgerald himself.
  Who is Tom cheating with?
  Tom introduces Nick to his mistress, Myrtle Wilson, and the three of them spend a day together in New York. Tom gets angry at Myrtle and hits her in the face, breaking her nose. It is revealed through Jordan’s story that Tom has a history of cheating on his wife, even as early as weeks after their honeymoon.
  Is the Gatsby a true story?
  The Great Gatsby is not based on a true story, and there wasn’t a specific person in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s life who inspired the character of Jay Gatsby. However, F. Scott Fitzgerald did live briefly on Long Island (which is the inspiration for East Egg and West Egg) and spent time with New York celebrities.
  Why is Gatsby unhappy?
  Gatsby is dissatisfied with his life because of how he can’t deal with what his life has become. Instead of wanting to change his life, he is still haunted and wants to relive his moment with Daisy. Tom is a wealthy and arrogant man. He cheats on his wife Daisy with his mistress Myrtle.