Angela Barrios
Period 6
The Great Gatsby Study Questions Chapters 5-6
Directions: Respond to the following questions and place the completed document into Google Classroom by Monday, February 12th at the beginning of the period.
1. As Nick approaches his house at the beginning of the chapter, what does he notice about Gatsby’s house? (hint: it’s at night) Why is Gatsby “glancing into some of the rooms”?
At the beginning of the chapter, when nick approaches his house, Nick thinks there is something almost a gothic and monstrous figure in the corner. He was just scooping out the area because he felt a presence of something darker.
2. After Nick tells Gatsby that he has spoken about “the matter” with Jordan Baker, what does Gatsby try …show more content…
Nick refers to Gatsby as the Son of Whom? What do you think he means?
Nick refers gatsby as being the “Son of God”, because he sees him someone who is important and in the spotlight Nick believes that his father Dan cody and was like the God of Gatsby because he gave him the resources to succeed.
2. What was Jay Gatsby’s real name? What does the change in name signify in terms of Gatsby’s development as an ideal? (hint: what does Gatsby’s dream have to do with his character?)
Jay Gatsby’s real name was James Gatz. He changed his name because he wanted to make sure that he had some sense of having power. he wanted to mature and make his own decisions . he wants the title to match the way he feels. He wants a strong name that won’t represent anything from his past. he longed for elegance and class.
3. Who is Dan Cody? What role did he play in Gatsby’s life? How much money did he inherit from Cody? Did the money or the experience matter more in shaping Gatsby’s destiny?
Dan Cody was an extremely rich man who is old. He is an important figure in his life because he helped him when he ran away. When Cody died, he left Gatsby a large amount of money, $25,000, but Cody's mistress was not at all happy that Gatsby was receiving that much …show more content…
While at Gatsby’s house one afternoon, who arrives on horseback? How does Gatsby react, and what does he offer them? After Gatsby is invited to a dinner party, how do the others react? What about Gatsby might offend them?
Gatsby is very shocked when Tom arrives on horseback. Gatsby offers Tom a drink. One thing that offends tom was the issue about Daisy.
5. When Tom attends one of Gatsby’s parties several weeks later, what is the effect (at least in Nick’s eyes)?
When Tom and Daisy go to Gatsby's party Tom was without a doubt very unpleasant and rude. After the Buchanans leave, Gatsby is sad at the thought that Daisy did not have a good time;.
6. How does Gatsby introduce Tom to various people? How does Tom react? Ultimately, how does Daisy feel about the party, the first of Gatsby’s that she has attended?
Gatsby introduces Tom to various people by just saying his name . Daisy didn’t really have a good time when she was at the party.
7. What does Gatsby want Daisy to say to Tom? What do you think Nick’s opinion is of such a desire? To Nick’s consolation that “you can’t repeat the past,” how does Gatsby respond? What does he then go on to affirm?
Gatsby wants Daisy say “ i never loved you” too tom. They both argue about the
Period 6
The Great Gatsby Study Questions Chapters 5-6
Directions: Respond to the following questions and place the completed document into Google Classroom by Monday, February 12th at the beginning of the period.
1. As Nick approaches his house at the beginning of the chapter, what does he notice about Gatsby’s house? (hint: it’s at night) Why is Gatsby “glancing into some of the rooms”?
At the beginning of the chapter, when nick approaches his house, Nick thinks there is something almost a gothic and monstrous figure in the corner. He was just scooping out the area because he felt a presence of something darker.
2. After Nick tells Gatsby that he has spoken about “the matter” with Jordan Baker, what does Gatsby try …show more content…
Nick refers to Gatsby as the Son of Whom? What do you think he means?
Nick refers gatsby as being the “Son of God”, because he sees him someone who is important and in the spotlight Nick believes that his father Dan cody and was like the God of Gatsby because he gave him the resources to succeed.
2. What was Jay Gatsby’s real name? What does the change in name signify in terms of Gatsby’s development as an ideal? (hint: what does Gatsby’s dream have to do with his character?)
Jay Gatsby’s real name was James Gatz. He changed his name because he wanted to make sure that he had some sense of having power. he wanted to mature and make his own decisions . he wants the title to match the way he feels. He wants a strong name that won’t represent anything from his past. he longed for elegance and class.
3. Who is Dan Cody? What role did he play in Gatsby’s life? How much money did he inherit from Cody? Did the money or the experience matter more in shaping Gatsby’s destiny?
Dan Cody was an extremely rich man who is old. He is an important figure in his life because he helped him when he ran away. When Cody died, he left Gatsby a large amount of money, $25,000, but Cody's mistress was not at all happy that Gatsby was receiving that much …show more content…
While at Gatsby’s house one afternoon, who arrives on horseback? How does Gatsby react, and what does he offer them? After Gatsby is invited to a dinner party, how do the others react? What about Gatsby might offend them?
Gatsby is very shocked when Tom arrives on horseback. Gatsby offers Tom a drink. One thing that offends tom was the issue about Daisy.
5. When Tom attends one of Gatsby’s parties several weeks later, what is the effect (at least in Nick’s eyes)?
When Tom and Daisy go to Gatsby's party Tom was without a doubt very unpleasant and rude. After the Buchanans leave, Gatsby is sad at the thought that Daisy did not have a good time;.
6. How does Gatsby introduce Tom to various people? How does Tom react? Ultimately, how does Daisy feel about the party, the first of Gatsby’s that she has attended?
Gatsby introduces Tom to various people by just saying his name . Daisy didn’t really have a good time when she was at the party.
7. What does Gatsby want Daisy to say to Tom? What do you think Nick’s opinion is of such a desire? To Nick’s consolation that “you can’t repeat the past,” how does Gatsby respond? What does he then go on to affirm?
Gatsby wants Daisy say “ i never loved you” too tom. They both argue about the