The Great Gatsby Ch. 9 Flashcard

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What does Nick compare people to in The Great Gatsby, indicating their struggle against the past?

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Boats, as they push onward but are ceaselessly borne back into the past.

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What did Klipspringer call Gatsby's house when he contacted Nick?

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A pair of shoes.

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In their last meeting, how does Jordan describe Nick's character?

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She says he is just as careless as she is.

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What do James Gatz's notes in his childhood book reveal about his character?

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He had goals for himself and was willing to work for them.

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True or False: Gatsby had tried running toward his dream, not realizing it was behind him.

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True.

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What is the significance of Gatsby's dream in relation to his past?

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Gatsby's dream represents his desire for a future that is ultimately unattainable, as it is rooted in his past.

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How does Nick's perception of Gatsby change throughout the novel?

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Nick initially admires Gatsby but ultimately sees the tragic flaws in his pursuit of the American Dream.

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What does Mr. Gatz's pride in Gatsby's childhood book symbolize?

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It symbolizes the hope and ambition that Gatsby had from a young age.

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What theme does the comparison of people to boats illustrate in The Great Gatsby?

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The theme of the struggle against time and the inability to escape one's past.

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How does Jordan Baker's character reflect the moral decay of society in The Great Gatsby?

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She embodies carelessness and a lack of accountability, mirroring the broader societal issues of the 1920s.