The Great Gatsby Chapter 4 Flashcard

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What do Gatsby's parties symbolize in the context of the novel?

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Gatsby's parties symbolize the excess and superficiality of the Jazz Age, as well as his desire for acceptance and recognition.

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How does Gatsby's yellow car function as a symbol?

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Gatsby's yellow car represents his wealth, status, and the illusion of the American Dream, as well as the recklessness associated with his lifestyle.

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What role does Nick Carraway play in relation to Gatsby?

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Nick Carraway serves as the narrator and a confidant to Gatsby, providing insight into Gatsby's character and the events of the story.

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What does the character of Mr. Wolfsheim suggest about Gatsby's connections?

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Mr. Wolfsheim suggests that Gatsby has ties to organized crime, indicating that his wealth may be derived from illegal activities.

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Why are Gatsby's parties attended by people who do not know him?

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Gatsby's parties attract a diverse crowd seeking entertainment and social status, reflecting the emptiness of social connections in the era.

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What is the significance of the medal Gatsby shows Nick?

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The medal serves as evidence of Gatsby's claimed past and his attempts to construct an identity that aligns with his aspirations.

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How does Fitzgerald use the setting of Gatsby's parties to critique society?

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Fitzgerald uses the lavish parties to critique the moral decay and emptiness of the upper class during the 1920s.

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What does the curiosity about Gatsby reveal about human nature?

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The curiosity about Gatsby reflects a desire for mystery and the allure of wealth, as well as the tendency to judge others based on appearances.

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How does the theme of the American Dream manifest in Gatsby's character?

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Gatsby embodies the American Dream through his rise from poverty to wealth, but his ultimate failure highlights the dream's corruption.

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What does the character of Daisy Buchanan represent in the novel?

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Daisy Buchanan represents the unattainable ideal and the disillusionment of love, as well as the societal expectations of women.