The Great Gatsby Study Guide

Describe the narrative technique Fitzgerald uses for storytelling.

What does the Valley of Ashes represent, symbolically speaking?

The eyes of Dr. T.J, Eckleberg represent the eyes of God, but more specifically, why are they significant?

How does the atmosphere at Gatsby's parties differ from the atmosphere at his funeral?

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

What is significant about Gatsby's funeral? There are at least TWO answers.

Why does Daisy cry over Gatsby's silk shirts?

Owl Eyes recognizes Gatsby is pretending, but he is impressed with the effort.

• True

• False

Owl Eyes attends Gatsby's funeral, along with Nick, Mr. Gatz, and Meyer Wolfsheim.

• True

• False

Owl Eyes spends two weeks at Gatsby's home before being noticed.

• True

• False

Owl Eyes is surprised the books in Gatsby's library are real.

• True

• False