The Great Gatsby Ch. 7 Flashcard

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Why does Wilson want to move out West?

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Wilson wants to move out West because his wife is cheating on him.

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What is Gatsby doing at the very end of the chapter?

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At the very end of the chapter, Gatsby is standing outside the Buchanan household to make sure Daisy is OK.

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What was the weather like during the events of Chapter 7?

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The weather was very hot, broiling.

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What does Daisy admit about whom she loves?

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Daisy admits that she loves both Tom and Gatsby.

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Who was driving the car that killed Myrtle?

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Daisy was driving the car that killed Myrtle.

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What does the heat symbolize in Chapter 7?

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The heat symbolizes the rising tensions and emotions among the characters.

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How does Gatsby's dream relate to the events in Chapter 7?

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Gatsby's dream is challenged as he realizes the impossibility of reclaiming the past with Daisy.

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What role does Tom Buchanan play in Chapter 7?

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Tom Buchanan acts as an antagonist, confronting Gatsby and revealing truths about Daisy.

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What is the significance of the confrontation between Gatsby and Tom?

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The confrontation highlights the class struggle and the moral decay of the characters.

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How does Daisy's character evolve in Chapter 7?

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Daisy's character reveals her internal conflict and the complexity of her feelings for both men.