The Great Gatsby Quotes and Big Ideas Flashcard

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What does Nick's quote 'They’re a rotten crowd' reveal about his perspective on Tom, Daisy, and their friends?

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Nick is disgusted by Tom, Daisy, and the rest of their friends after Myrtle's death.

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Who is described as 'inclined to reserve all judgments' in The Great Gatsby?

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Nick Carraway.

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Identify the speaker: 'She never loved you, do you hear?'

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Gatsby is talking to Tom about Daisy.

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What does Gatsby insist about Daisy in his confrontation with Tom?

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Gatsby insists that Daisy never loved Tom.

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What does Nick mean when he says Gatsby took Daisy under false pretenses?

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Gatsby gave Daisy a false sense of security about his social status.

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What is the significance of Gatsby's parties in relation to his character?

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Gatsby throws extravagant parties to attract Daisy and to create an image of wealth.

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How does Tom Buchanan represent the old money class in The Great Gatsby?

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Tom embodies the arrogance and entitlement of the old money elite.

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What role does the green light play in Gatsby's dreams?

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The green light symbolizes Gatsby's hopes and dreams for the future, particularly his desire for Daisy.

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What does the valley of ashes symbolize in the novel?

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The valley of ashes represents the moral and social decay resulting from the uninhibited pursuit of wealth.

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How does Fitzgerald use the character of Myrtle Wilson to critique social class?

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Myrtle's tragic fate illustrates the dangers of aspiring to a higher social class without understanding its values.