The Great Gatsby Character Analysis: Jay Gatsby

What is Jay Gatsby's real name?

• Jason Gatz

• Jeremy Gatsby

• John Gatsby

• James Gatz

What is Jay Gatsby's background and how does it influence his character?

• Jay Gatsby's background is that of a middle-class businessman who works hard to achieve success. This influences his character by making him content with what he has and not obsessed with material wealth.

• Jay Gatsby's background is that of a soldier who fought in World War I. This influences his character by making him a pacifist and opposed to violence.

• Jay Gatsby's background is that of a wealthy aristocrat who inherits his fortune. This influences his character by making him humble and down-to-earth.

• Jay Gatsby's background is that of a poor young man who becomes wealthy through criminal activities. This influences his character by making him obsessed with material success and the pursuit of Daisy Buchanan, as well as creating a facade of wealth and sophistication to hide his humble origins.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Jay Gatsby's love for Daisy Buchanan drive his actions and decisions?

• It drives him to join the military and fight in a war

• It drives him to pursue a career in politics

• It drives him to become a recluse and avoid society

• It drives him to accumulate wealth and throw extravagant parties

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Describe Jay Gatsby's personality and traits.

• Lazy, unambitious, and forgetful

• Content, satisfied, and forward-thinking

• Rude, arrogant, and unattractive

• Ambitious, charming, and obsessed with the past

What are Jay Gatsby's motivations and goals in the novel?

• To win back Daisy Buchanan and pursue wealth and social status

• To become a professional athlete

• To seek revenge on his enemies

• To travel the world and live a simple life

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Jay Gatsby's wealth and lavish lifestyle reflect his character?

• His wealth and lavish lifestyle reflect his love for nature and simplicity

• His wealth and lavish lifestyle reflect his lack of ambition and motivation

• His wealth and lavish lifestyle reflect his commitment to living a humble life

• His wealth and lavish lifestyle reflect his desire for material success and willingness to go to great lengths to achieve it.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Discuss Jay Gatsby's obsession with the past and his idealized vision of Daisy.

• Gatsby's obsession with the past is focused on his career, not Daisy

• Gatsby's idealized vision of Daisy is based on her wealth, not love

• Gatsby is not obsessed with the past and has a realistic view of Daisy

• Gatsby is obsessed with the past and has an idealized vision of Daisy as the love of his life.

How does Jay Gatsby's tragic flaw contribute to his downfall?

• His tragic flaw of being too honest and trustworthy

• His tragic flaw of being too good at throwing parties

• His tragic flaw of being overly obsessed with his idealized vision of Daisy Buchanan

• His tragic flaw of being too focused on his career

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the significance of Jay Gatsby's death in the novel?

• It signifies the rise of the American Dream and the power of wealth

• It represents the triumph of love over materialism

• It symbolizes the collapse of the American Dream and the emptiness of wealth and materialism.

• It has no significance in the context of the novel

In what ways does Jay Gatsby symbolize the American Dream?

• He represents the belief that anyone can achieve success and happiness through hard work and determination.

• He embodies the belief that hard work and determination are not necessary for achieving success

• He represents the idea that success is only attainable through luck and deceit

• He symbolizes laziness and lack of ambition