The+Great+Gatsby

Symbol-Definition- Something that represents an abstract idea (5)
1. The Pink Fluffy Cloud- represents Daisy's feelings for Gatsby coming back 2. The Long Grass- How things can be tended for a while, and then eventually get out of control 3. T.J. Eckelburgh's Eye- represents that the truth can always be seen 4. Gatsby- represents that money is not happiness 5. The River- There is always an obstacle between Daisy and Gatsby.

Theme-Definition- A key message with brief explanation and examples (10)
1. Love- The love between Daisy and Gatsby and the affair between Myrtle and Tom. There is some love between Jordan and Nick. 2. Revenge- To get revenge on Gatsby and Daisy killing Myrtle, Wilson killed Gatsby. 3. Hatred- Tom shows hatred towards Gatsby when they go to the plaza. 4. Compassion- There is compassion between Daisy and Gatsby when they meet for the first time in five years. 5. Death- At the end of the book, Myrtle dies and then Gatsby dies. 6. Truth- Nobody in the story ever knows the truth. 7. 8. Adultery- While they were both married to other people, Tom and Myrtle persue a relationship with each other. 9. 10.

Motif- Definition- Recurring structures or objects that appear in the novel (3)
1. Gossip- Throughout the story, the characters gossip about each other. 2. Parties- Gatsby has many parties. 3. Bonds-

=Discussion Questions= Does Gatsby’s greeting by Daisy’s daughter change the way he feels about Daisy?

How is the relationship between Jordan and Nick?

Did Gatsby deserve to die? Why or why not?

Does Gatsby seem like the kind of man that would be a bootleggar?

Does Gatsby’s love for Daisy grow stronger or weaken in this chapter?

What is the significance of Nick talking about all the people in the beginning of the chapter? Chapter 4

What is the significance of the scene with the dog?

What is the significance of Nick describing his dad and early life?