Describe the effect of rain on the plot.
• Think of a time when you dreamed of getting something (an object, an award, a job, even a boyfriend/girlfriend). How can the attainment of the goal be less satisfying than the pursuit of the goal? Is it worth it in the end?
• Gatsby finally met with Daisy, yet was afraid to talk to her at first. Why?
• Speculate why Gatsby, now that he is with Daisy, is described as “running down like an over-wound clock” (93).
• Daisy cries into a pile of Gatsby’s shirts during a tour of his house. Why is she crying?
• More of Gatsby’s past is revealed in this chapter. It is effective that the truth is revealed after we have seen Gatsby’s present wealthy lifestyle, for it shows how Gatsby came to live in such a glamorous illusion. What truths do you learn about Gatsby in this chapter?
• Compare Jay Gatsby to the American dream.
• Reread p. 103-104. What does Gatsby not realize is happening? How does this relate to the fact that Gatsby is “new money”?
• Does Daisy approve of Gatsby’s party? Why or why not?
• Reread 110-112. What does Gatsby want Daisy to do?
• What is the significance of Gatsby telling Nick about his and Daisy’s first kiss?
• Think of a time when you dreamed of getting something (an object, an award, a job, even a boyfriend/girlfriend). How can the attainment of the goal be less satisfying than the pursuit of the goal? Is it worth it in the end?
• Gatsby finally met with Daisy, yet was afraid to talk to her at first. Why?
• Speculate why Gatsby, now that he is with Daisy, is described as “running down like an over-wound clock” (93).
• Daisy cries into a pile of Gatsby’s shirts during a tour of his house. Why is she crying?
• More of Gatsby’s past is revealed in this chapter. It is effective that the truth is revealed after we have seen Gatsby’s present wealthy lifestyle, for it shows how Gatsby came to live in such a glamorous illusion. What truths do you learn about Gatsby in this chapter?
• Compare Jay Gatsby to the American dream.
• Reread p. 103-104. What does Gatsby not realize is happening? How does this relate to the fact that Gatsby is “new money”?
• Does Daisy approve of Gatsby’s party? Why or why not?
• Reread 110-112. What does Gatsby want Daisy to do?
• What is the significance of Gatsby telling Nick about his and Daisy’s first kiss?