Directions: Be sure to answer all questions in complete sentences. You must answer all parts of the question for credit.
“She’s going to stay there till the day after tomorrow, and then we’re going to move away.”
Literary Terms: allusion
Who is Trimalchio? Why might he be referenced in the text? Trimalchio was a character in the story Satyricon by Petronius. He was a man who gained power and wealth through determination and hard work. When he got his wealth, he threw big parties so he could impress his guests. This would be referred to in the text because Gatsby has done the same thing. He changed his name and worked and worked so he could get money. He is able to throw big parties for absolutely no reason, but only to impress …show more content…
What is Daisy’s reaction? Tom insists on taking Gatsby outside to have a look at his place. He also insists on asking Gatsby about himself. Daisy’s reaction us to hop up and ask for everyone to go home.
Describe the relationship between Tom, Daisy and Gatsby. The relationship between each other is okay. Daisy and Tom are married but the marriage is abusive. Gatsby and Daisy got together after 5 years and they are in love with each. Gatsby wants Daisy to leave Tom. Tom and Gatsby aren’t really fond of each other. They see other as a threat.
Why is Wilson ill? Wilson is ill because he found out about Myrtle affairs and she had a whole other world he knew nothing …show more content…
Myrtle thinks Jordan is Tom’s wife and she becomes jealous.
What does the group do at the Plaza Hotel? At the Plaza Hotel, Tom is basically interrogating Gatsby and asking him a lot of questions. Tom wants to find out some information because he has been investigating on him. Also they are drinking and they talk about Daisy and Gatsby relationship.
What does Tom antagonize Gatsby about? Tom is antagonizing him about him using “old sport” and being an “Oxford man”. Also about causing a “row” in his house.
What does Gatsby tell Tom? Is this a good idea? Gatsby tells Tom that Daisy is not in love with him anymore and that she is going to leave him. I don’t think it was a good idea because it was kind of bold and he doesn’t know how he would react.
What does Daisy say about Tom? Daisy says he is revolting and needs self-control.
What does Daisy reveal to Tom? What happens to Myrtle? Daisy reveals to Tom that she still loved Tom just a little. Myrtle got hit by a car and was killed.
16. Presumably, who hits Myrtle? How does the audience know? Presumably, Daisy hits Myrtle. It is kind of ironic because if she were to know about the affair Tom was having with her, she probably would have done it on purpose. The audience knows this because they are go into town and Tom asks Daisy to calm down so she can calm