Gatsby's Quotes

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Who said, 'It takes two to make an accident. I don’t like careless people. That’s why I like you.'?

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Jordan Baker

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Who is referred to as 'the man who fixed the World Series back in 1919'?

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Jay Gatsby

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Who repeatedly says, 'Daisy, Daisy, Daisy! I’ll say it whenever I want to.'?

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Myrtle Wilson

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Who mentions, 'Tom’s got some woman in New York.'?

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Jordan Baker

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Who expresses the idea that 'Civilization’s going to pieces...It’s up to us, who are the dominant race, to watch out or these other races will have control of things.'?

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Tom Buchanan

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What does Jordan Baker represent in 'The Great Gatsby'?

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A modern woman who is independent and embodies the changing social norms of the 1920s.

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What is the significance of Jay Gatsby's character in the novel?

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He represents the American Dream and the idea of self-made success, but also its corruption.

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How does Myrtle Wilson's character illustrate the theme of social class?

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Myrtle's desire to escape her lower-class life and her tragic fate highlight the harsh realities of social mobility.

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What does Tom Buchanan's character reveal about the old money elite?

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Tom embodies the arrogance, entitlement, and racism of the old money class in America.

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What role does Daisy Buchanan play in Gatsby's life?

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Daisy is the object of Gatsby's obsession and symbolizes his unattainable dreams.