Rationale The characterization in The Great Gatsby is extremely complex. At first, readers are shown an idyllic world where every character is at peace. However, as the novel develops, the characters’ true nature is revealed. We learn that Tom is having an affair, Daisy married for money, and Gatsby’s wealth comes from bootlegging. Nothing is as simple as it originally seems, and the unstable upper class crumbles under the stress of keeping up appearances. This task will analyze the characterization in The Great Gatsby for the Language: A Critical Study course by creating a BuzzFeed quiz. BuzzFeed is a popular social media based website that features news, recipes, videos, and quizzes. Many of the quizzes ask simple questions to determine
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Thus, this quiz is aimed towards well-educated young adults. Educated, because people who have not read The Great Gatsby are unlikely to participate in a quiz involving it. Quizzes can be used to communicate ideas. This quiz about The Great Gatsby will help participants better understand the complexity of the characters in the novel.
You’re most like Nick Carraway! You’re somewhat reserved, and no one knows much about you. You’re probably new to town, and not sure if you fit in yet. Despite being something of an outsider, people easily trust you and you quickly get involved with all the hot gossip. You can be nosy, and know everything about everyone. You’re incredibly intelligent and hardworking, which puts you on an upward climb to the top!
ANSWERS THAT LEAD TO NICK …show more content…
a. Large – He throws incredibly extravagant parties to attract attention.
6.
a. The Castle – Gatsby lives in the castle on West Egg. He hopes the extravagance and aesthetic will impress Daisy.
You’re most like Daisy Buchanan! Your bubbly personality naturally attracts friends, with little effort from you. You’re effortlessly stylish, beautiful, and charming. However, you dislike work and sometimes rely on your many friends to get you through school, work, and other obligations. You long for a better life, but are not quite sure how to get there. You value the simple things in life, but can get swept up in a fantasy. Despite all that, you live the life of the party, and enjoy every minute!
ANSWERS THAT LEAD TO DAISY BUCHANAN:
1.
a. Yellow – Gold is symbolic of old money. Daisy is described as “…the golden girl” (pg 120).
b. White – Daisy is dressed in white when she first appears, and in the past owned a white car. This symbolizes innocence.
2.
a. Sloth – Daisy wants a better life, but wants someone else to do it for her.
b. Greed – Daisy married for money over love.
3.
a. Hide in the Library – Daisy does not enjoy the crowd at Gatsby’s party.
4.
a. Designer Clothes – Daisy cries over Gatsby’s incredible collection of
Thus, this quiz is aimed towards well-educated young adults. Educated, because people who have not read The Great Gatsby are unlikely to participate in a quiz involving it. Quizzes can be used to communicate ideas. This quiz about The Great Gatsby will help participants better understand the complexity of the characters in the novel.
You’re most like Nick Carraway! You’re somewhat reserved, and no one knows much about you. You’re probably new to town, and not sure if you fit in yet. Despite being something of an outsider, people easily trust you and you quickly get involved with all the hot gossip. You can be nosy, and know everything about everyone. You’re incredibly intelligent and hardworking, which puts you on an upward climb to the top!
ANSWERS THAT LEAD TO NICK …show more content…
a. Large – He throws incredibly extravagant parties to attract attention.
6.
a. The Castle – Gatsby lives in the castle on West Egg. He hopes the extravagance and aesthetic will impress Daisy.
You’re most like Daisy Buchanan! Your bubbly personality naturally attracts friends, with little effort from you. You’re effortlessly stylish, beautiful, and charming. However, you dislike work and sometimes rely on your many friends to get you through school, work, and other obligations. You long for a better life, but are not quite sure how to get there. You value the simple things in life, but can get swept up in a fantasy. Despite all that, you live the life of the party, and enjoy every minute!
ANSWERS THAT LEAD TO DAISY BUCHANAN:
1.
a. Yellow – Gold is symbolic of old money. Daisy is described as “…the golden girl” (pg 120).
b. White – Daisy is dressed in white when she first appears, and in the past owned a white car. This symbolizes innocence.
2.
a. Sloth – Daisy wants a better life, but wants someone else to do it for her.
b. Greed – Daisy married for money over love.
3.
a. Hide in the Library – Daisy does not enjoy the crowd at Gatsby’s party.
4.
a. Designer Clothes – Daisy cries over Gatsby’s incredible collection of