Great Gatsby Reading Flashcard Chapter 5/6

Front

What does Gatsby almost break during the first nervous moments of being reunited with Daisy?

Back

The mantlepiece clock.

Front

How many years has it been since Gatsby and Daisy have seen each other?

Back

5 years.

Front

What is the weather like the day Daisy is supposed to come to Nick's house for tea?

Back

Pouring rain.

Front

What did Gatsby's father emphasize as important?

Back

Being nonjudgmental.

Front

What does Daisy say is the reason for her crying in this chapter?

Back

The beauty of Gatsby's shirts.

Front

What does the mantlepiece clock symbolize in Gatsby's reunion with Daisy?

Back

The passage of time and Gatsby's desire to stop it.

Front

How does the weather reflect the mood of the reunion between Gatsby and Daisy?

Back

The pouring rain symbolizes Gatsby's anxiety and the emotional tension of the moment.

Front

What does Gatsby's mansion represent in the story?

Back

Gatsby's wealth, his desire to impress Daisy, and the emptiness of the American Dream.

Front

What is the significance of the green light at the end of Daisy's dock?

Back

It symbolizes Gatsby's hopes and dreams for the future with Daisy.

Front

How does Nick Carraway serve as a narrator in the story?

Back

He provides a unique perspective, being both a participant and an observer.