| Wordplay (Ch.7 Vocab) | He who must not be named. | Exposition to Resolution | Literary Analysis, FTW! | And whatnot. |
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What is boisterously?
Definition: In a noisy, rowdy manner
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Who is Daisy Buchanan?
The wife of Tom Buchanan and the lover of Jay Gatsby
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What is the climax of the novel?
The hotel scene in which Gatsby reveals his and Daisy's past and current relationship
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What is the green light on the dock?
The symbol that represents the hope that Gatsby has for his reunion with Daisy
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Who is Dan Cody?
The mentor or father figure of the young Jay Gatsby
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What is abyss?
Definition: A hole so deep or a space so great that it cannot be measured
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Who is Myrtle Wilson?
The mistress of Tom Buchanan who is killed in a car accident
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What is the falling action of the novel?
The scene in which Myrtle is hit by Daisy, who is driving Gatsby's yellow car
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What is the motif of rumors/gossip?
"I'll bet he killed a man" is an example of this motif.
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What is Gatsby wants to reunite with Daisy, but she is married to Tom?
The major conflict of The Great Gatsby
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What is engrossed?
Definition:To hold the complete interest or attention of (someone)
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Who is Nick Carraway?
The narrator of the novel who moves to New York to sell bonds
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What is the resolution of the novel?
The scene in which Gatsby is murdered by Wilson, who then commits suicide
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What is the American Dream?
The transformation of James Gatz of North Dakota to Jay Gatsby of West Egg is an example of this patriotic theme.
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What is Myrtle continues to yell Daisy's name?
The reason behind Tom breaking Myrtle's nose in their apartment
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What is magnanimous?
Definition: Having or showing a generous and kind nature
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Who is George Wilson?
The character who discovers his wife is cheating on him, so he decides to take her away from the city
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What is the exposition?
The scene in which Nick, Daisy, Tom, and Jordan have dinner, and they discuss the mysterious Gatsby and Tom's mistress
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What are the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg?
The symbolic figure that represents the judgement of God
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What is she regrets marrying Tom?
The truth behind Daisy crying at "such beautiful shirts"
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What is truculent?
Definition: Easily annoyed or angered and likely to argue
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Who is Jordan Baker?
The golf player who helps Gatsby reunite with Daisy
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What is the rising action?
The scene in which Daisy and Gatsby reunite over tea at Nick's house
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What is imagery (of extravagance)?
"The bar is in full swing and floating rounds of cocktails permeate the garden outside until the air is alive with chatter and laughter" is an example of this literary device.
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What is the novel represents the extravagance and lack of morals of 1920s American that led to the Great Depression?
The connection between The Great Gatsby and 1920s America
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