Chapters 4-5 The Great Gatsby What theme does this 1. What symbol does Fitzgerald use to symbolize Gatsby’s wealth? reinforce? 2. Gatsby takes Nick on a ride and gives him some information about his family, education, etc. Why does Gatsby tell him, and why does Nick not believe him first? What changes Nick’s mind? 3. Who is Meyer Wolfsheim? What famous deed is he famous for? 4. Analyze the rhetoric and figurative language Fitzgerald uses to develop the character description of Meyer Wolfsheim. 5. How does a great sportswoman, you know, and Gatsby’s statement “Miss Baker’s she’d never the changing values of the younger generation during do anything that wasn’t all right” reflect this time period? 6. What past information about Daisy and Gatsby does Jordan reveal to Nick? 7. Why is Daisy so upset on her wedding day? 8. What does Nick learn about Gatsby from Jordan that makes him change his opinion of him? Why/How does this information view of Gatsby? change Nick’s 9. What favor does Gatsby ask of Nick through Jordan? 10. What symbolism is there in the name “Daisy”? 11. Consider the names Fitzgerald uses in the beginning of Chapter Four. How do the names further the motif of geography? In other words, how are the names of people from East Egg different from those of West Egg? 12. When Nick comes home to West Egg in the beginning of Chapter Five, what does he find unusual? How does this description fit the mood? 13. How does Gatsby show that he is grateful to Nick for his agreeing to call Daisy? 14. Throughout Chapter Five, how does Fitzgerald use weather to reinforce the mood? 15. Cite the hyperbole on page 84 and explain the effects created by it. 16. How does agreeing to come to house without Tom contribute to the theme of Daisy’s Nick’s changing moral values?
The Great Gatsby Chapters 4-5 1. What symbol does Fitzgerald use to symbolize Gatsby’s wealth? What theme does this reinforce? 2. Gatsby takes Nick on a ride and gives him some information about his family, education, etc. Why does Gatsby tell him, and why does Nick not believe him first? What changes Nick’s mind? 3. Who is Meyer Wolfsheim? What famous deed is he famous for? 4. Analyze the rhetoric and figurative language Fitzgerald uses to develop the character description of Meyer Wolfsheim. 5. How does Gatsby’s statement “Miss Baker’s a great sportswoman, you know, and she’d never do anything that wasn’t all right” reflect the changing values of the younger generation during this time period? 6. What past information about Daisy and Gatsby does Jordan reveal to Nick? 7. Why is Daisy so upset on her wedding day? 8. What does Nick learn about Gatsby from Jordan that makes him change his opinion of him? Why/How does this information change Nick’s view of Gatsby? 9. What favor does Gatsby ask of Nick through Jordan? 10. What symbolism is there in the name “Daisy”? 11. Consider the names Fitzgerald uses in the beginning of Chapter Four. How do the names further the motif of geography? In other words, how are the names of people from East Egg different from those of West Egg? 12. When Nick comes home to West Egg in the beginning of Chapter Five, what does he find unusual? How does this description fit the mood? 13. How does Gatsby show that he is grateful to Nick for his agreeing to call Daisy? 14. Throughout Chapter Five, how does Fitzgerald use weather to reinforce the mood? 15. Cite the hyperbole on page 84 and explain the effects created by it. 16. How does Daisy’s agreeing to come to Nick’s house without Tom contribute to the theme of changing moral values?
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