Time, Geography, and Morality in The Great Gatsby

The video discusses Gatsby's complex relationship with time, highlighting his desire to erase five years from his life and Daisy's. It emphasizes the significance of time in the novel, with numerous references to it. The narrative also explores the influence of the West on the characters, suggesting a shared deficiency that makes them unadaptable to Eastern life. The Midwest, representing core American values, contrasts with the East's materialism, ultimately leading to a moral divide. The story concludes with characters returning to their roots, symbolizing a rejection of Eastern immorality.

What does Gatsby's near accident with the clock symbolize?

• The fragility of time

• The importance of punctuality

• The inevitability of change

• The value of antiques

How does the novel depict the Midwest?

• As a center of wealth

• As a moral compass

• As a place of corruption

• As a hub of innovation

What is the primary contrast between the Midwest and the East in the novel?

• The Midwest is more materialistic

• The East is more corrupting

• The Midwest is more technologically advanced

• The East is more traditional

What decision does Nick make at the end of the novel?

• He moves to Europe

• He stays in the East

• He returns to the Midwest

• He travels to the West

Where do Tom and Daisy go at the end of the novel?

• To Europe

• To the South

• To the West Coast

• Back to the Midwest