The Great Gatsby - Love and Relationships

Draw a scene that represents Gatsby’s love for Daisy.

What words best describe Gatsby and Daisy’s relationship?

Why did Gatsby throw extravagant parties?

• To impress Tom Buchanan

• To meet Daisy again

• Because he enjoyed the company

• To show off his wealth

What does the green light symbolize in Gatsby and Daisy’s relationship?

• Money and wealth

• Gatsby’s hopes and dreams

• The reality of their love

• Social class struggles

Why does Tom dislike Gatsby?

• Gatsby is wealthier than Tom

• Gatsby is new money and lacks social status

• Gatsby is a dishonest bootlegger.

• Tom actually respects Gatsby but is jealous of him.

Gatsby tells Daisy, “Your voice is full of _____.”

Daisy marries Tom instead of Gatsby because he offers her _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ and security.

Myrtle is attracted to Tom because she believes he represents wealth and an _ _ _ _ _ _ from her life.

Match the character with their relationship role:

• Dishonest but independent woman.

• Myrtle

• Represents old money and dominance.

• Daisy

• The object of Gatsby’s desire.

• Jordan

• Longing for lost love.

• Gatsby

• Unhappy in her marriage.

• Tom

Match the character with their romantic partner(s):

• Myrtle & Daisy

• Tom

• Tom

• Gatsby

• Daisy

• Jordan

• Nick

• Myrtle