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  • Why are we still reading a book written in the 1920's? What gives a book its longevity?
  • How was the 1920's a reaction to WWI?
  • Some people think that having money leads to happiness. Do you agree? Why or why not? What are the advantages or disadvantages of being wealthy.
  • What is the "American Dream"? Where did it originate, and how has it changed over the centuries?
  • Have you ever wanted to relive a moment from your past, to redo it? Describe the situation. How and why would you change the past?

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  • Notice how many times Fitzgerald uses the words hope  or dream . Why does he do this?
  • Nick starts the novel by relaying his father's advice "Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had." List Nick's advantages. Does he reserve judgement in the novel?
  • Pay attention to time. What is the day and year during the first scene at Daisy's house?
  • Describe Nick. What facts do you know about him, and what do you infer about him? What kind of a narrator do you think he will be?
  • What image does the author use to describe Jordan Baker? What does it mean?
  • How does Nick react to Jordan?
  • What does Tom's behavior reveal about his character?
  • Describe the "valley of ashes." What does it look like and what does it represent?
  • Describe Mr. Wilson and Myrtle. Do they seem to fit into the setting?
  • What more have you learned about Nick in this chapter? Is he similar or different than the people he spends his time with?
  • Describe the violent act Tom comitted against Myrtle. What does this reveal about him?
  • Pay attention to Nick's judgements. What do they reveal about his character that he does this (especially in relation to his opening comments)?
  • Describe Gatsby the first time Nick sees him.
  • What rumors have been told about Gatsby? Why does Fitzgerald reveal rumors rather than fact?
  • What does Nick think of Gatsby after meeting him?
  • How is Gatsby different from his guests?
  • Why does Nick choose to share his thoughts and feelings with Jordan?
  • Nick thinks he's one of the few honest people he knows, why? Do you think he is honest?
  • List all of the rumors told about Gatsby.
  • Why does Fitzgerald list all of Gatsby's party guests?
  • Why does Gatsby tell Nick about his life? Do you believe Gatsby? Does Nick?
  • What role does Meyer Wolfsheim play in the novel? Why is there so much focus on his nose and what does this tell you about Fitzgerald's politics?
  • What does Jordan's story of Daisy's marriage reveal about Daisy?
  • Why did Gatsby want Daisy to see his house?
  • Nick says, "There are only the pursued, the pursuing, the busy and the tired." What does Nick mean? How does each character in the novel fit into this schema?
  • Why does Gatsby deliver so many goods and services to Nick's house?
  • Describe the effect of rain on the plot.
  • Why does Gatsby offer Nick work? How does Nick feel about this?
  • Explain the significance of the green light.
  • Why does Gatsby get so many phone calls? What does this say about him?
  • How truthful was Gatsby when he relayed the story of his life to Nick? Why does Fitzgerald tell the story of Jay Gatz now?
  • Describe the meeting of Tom and Gatsby. What does this meeting reveal about them?
  • Why did Daisy and Tom find Gatsby's party loathsome?
  • How did Gatsby measure the success of his party?
  • When Nick told Gatsby that "you can't repeat the past", Gatsby replied, "Why of course you can!" Do you agree with Nick or Gatsby?
  • Who is Trimachio? Explain how this describes Gatsby.
  • Describe Daisy and Gatsby's new relationship.
  • Compare George Wilson and Tom. What did each man learn about his wife and how did they each react?
  • If Daisy says she's never loved Tom, is there someone whom she thinks she loves?
  • Describe the fight between Gatsby and Tom. What do these men think of each other? How are they similar and how are they different?
  • What was significant about Nick's 30th birthday?
  • What do you think Tom and Daisy were saying to each other in the kitchen? Do you think that Tom knew Daisy was driving the "death car"? Why, why not?
  • At this point, how would you end the novel?
  • How does Fitzgerald achieve a melancholic mood in the beginning of this chapter?
  • How are seasons used in constructing this novel?
  • Who is Dan Cody and what is his significance in Gatsby's life?
  • How does Nick's statement "You're worth the whole bunch put together" show a change in Nick from the beginning of the novel?
  • How does T. J. Eckleberg affect Mr. Wilson?
  • Why did Nick take care of Gatsby's funeral?
  • How was Jay Gatz's childhood schedule consistent with the adult Gatsby's behavior?
  • Who attended Gatsby's funeral? How and why is this significant?
  • What is the purpose of Nick's last meeting with Jordan?
  • Why does Nick call Tom and Daisy "careless people"?

Post Reading

  • Does this novel have villains and heroes? Why, why not? If yes, who fits into these categories and why?
  • Nick is both part of the action and acting as an objective commentator. Does this narration style work? Why, why not?
  • How did Fitzgerald use weather to reflect the mood of the story?
  • Again, why are we still reading a book written in the 1920's? What gives a book its longevity? And which of its themes are eternal in the American psyche.

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" The Great Gatsby " is American author F. Scott Fitzgerald's most famous novel. The story, a symbolic portrayal of the decline of the American Dream, is an accurate depiction of the Jazz Age that cemented Fitzgerald as a fixture in literary history. Fitzgerald is a master storyteller who layers his novels with themes and symbolism.

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Here are some questions around which to build a lively discussion for your next book club meeting:

  • What is important about the title of "The Great Gatsby?"
  • Which adaptations of the novel have you seen? What did you think of them?
  • What are the conflicts in "The Great Gatsby"? What types of conflicts—physical, moral, intellectual, or emotional—figure in this novel? Are they resolved?
  • Why is Gatsby unable to put the past behind him? Why does he demand that Daisy renounce her former love for her husband?
  • What choice would you have made in Daisy's situation?
  • What role does Daisy play in Gatsby's downfall?
  • How is alcohol used in the novel?
  • Why do you think the author chose to tell the story from the perspective of Nick, a friend of Gatsby?
  • How does Fitzgerald reveal character in "The Great Gatsby?"
  • How is class depicted in the novel? What point is the author trying to make?
  • What are some themes and symbols in "The Great Gatsby?"
  • What does the green light represent?
  • Why does the author call our attention to the billboard advertising Dr. T.J. Eckleburg, an optometrist? What is the meaning of the vacant eyes that watch the characters?
  • Is Gatsby consistent in his actions? Why did he change his name? Do you ever find him fake or contrived? Is he a fully developed character?
  • Do you consider Gatsby to be a "self-made man"? Is he a good portrayal of achieving the American Dream?
  • Do you find the characters likable? Would you want to meet them?
  • Did the novel end the way you expected?
  • How essential is the setting? Could the story have taken place anywhere else or at any other time?
  • What do you think the lavish parties at Gatsby's mansion were meant to represent? What is the author trying to say about American culture?
  • What is the role of women in "The Great Gatsby?" Is love relevant? Are relationships meaningful?
  • What do you think about Daisy's assessment that women must be pretty but unintelligent if they want to be happy? What in her life led her to this conclusion?
  • Why is "The Great Gatsby" controversial ? Why has it been banned/challenged?
  • How does religion figure into the novel? How would the novel be different if religion or spirituality played a more prominent role in the text?
  • How does "The Great Gatsby" relate to current society? How well did it represent the Jazz Age (society and literature) at the time it was published? Is the novel still relevant?
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Gatsby stops throwing lavish parties. Occasionally, automobiles pull up to the house only to realize that there is nothing there for them.

Concerned that Gatsby may be sick, Nick goes over to visit. He encounters an unfamiliar servant and learns that Gatsby replaced all of his servants with people who are rumored not to be servants at all. They are relatives who used to run a hotel, whom Wolfsheim wanted to help for some mysterious reason.

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Soon after Nick’s attempted visit, Gatsby calls and asks him to lunch at Daisy’s house along with Jordan. Gatsby and Nick arrive to find Daisy and Jordan lying motionless on a couch. Meanwhile, Tom is on the phone with someone in front of Daisy. Jordan mentions that it is probably “Tom’s girl.”

Daisy’s young daughter appears briefly, but the nanny quickly escorts her away.

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My passion for literature knows no bounds, and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterpiece The Great Gatsby  has always held a special place in my heart.

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As a young student, and more so when I became a teacher, I was absolutely captivated by its timeless themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream. These subjects provide an endless source of discussion and exploration for students.

Over the years, I’ve helped my fellow teachers unlock the full potential of this novel by creating lists of questions.

That’s why I’m excited to share with you not only a curated list of Great Gatsby discussion questions explicitly designed for teachers but also video resources and downloadable PDFs for your students.

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In today’s article, I want to delve deep into the world of Jay Gatsby, Daisy Buchanan, and Nick Carraway, exploring not only the plot and characters but also the rich symbolism and social commentary woven into every page.

Whether you’re a seasoned Gatsby enthusiast like myself or a first-time reader, these discussion questions will empower you to facilitate engaging and insightful classroom conversations. From dissecting Gatsby’s enigmatic persona to studying the moral landscape of the Jazz Age, we’ll cover it all.

So, join me on this literary journey as we embark on a quest to make The Great Gatsby  not just a required reading but an unforgettable experience that sparks the imagination and critical thinking of your students.

Here Are Some Great Discussion Starters I Use For The Great Gatsby In My Classes:

Questions to Ask about The Great Gatsby

Handouts where students can write notes in the margins may act as a helpful study guide.

You might choose to have your students analyze imagery, theme, symbol, word choice, characterization, plot/conflict, or point of view.

Start the ball rolling in your classroom with these questions.

1. What does the green light symbolize in the novel, and how does its meaning change throughout the story?   The green light is mentioned at the beginning, middle, and end of the novel so it’s always a good subject for creating questions.

2. Discuss the concept of the American Dream as portrayed in the book. Is it attainable for the characters?  You might also want students to define what they believe the American Dream is.

3. How does Nick Carraway’s narrative perspective influence our understanding of the events in the story? Do students believe that Nick may have had a different point of view if he had been a native New Yorker?

4. Analyze the character of Jay Gatsby. What motivates him, and how does his past shape his present actions? Students won’t know Gatsby’s true past until later in the novel.

5. Explore the theme of social class and status in the novel. How do characters like Tom Buchanan and Myrtle Wilson reflect these themes? Can the students relate to these characters? Do they recognize any modern-day celebrities or influencers that have similar status or are living in similar situations?

6. Discuss the role of women in the novel, particularly Daisy and Jordan. How are they portrayed, and what does their behavior reveal about the society of the time? This is always an eye-opening question. Discuss the date when women were allowed to vote and what took so long to pass this law. What other rights today do women struggle to hold on to?

7. Explore the symbolism of the Valley of Ashes. What does it represent in the context of the story? You might want to compare workers in foreign countries, such as Taiwan, Mexico, and China, to the workers in the Valley of Ashes.

8. How does Tom Buchanan’s racism and bigotry reflect the attitudes of the 1920s? What impact does this have on the story? Racism is always a heated topic, but see if students can find similarities to Tom’s racist beliefs and commonly held beliefs in today’s society.

9. Analyze the character of George Wilson. How does his desperation drive the plot forward? Everyone feels pity for George, but perhaps bring up the subject of his accountability for his actions.

10. Discuss the role of alcohol in the novel. How does it contribute to the characters’ behavior and the unfolding of the story? Do students see a similarity between Prohibition and the war on drugs in today’s society?

11. What is the significance of the various parties and gatherings in the novel, including Gatsby’s extravagant parties? Did Fitzgerald look down on parties, or did he simply abhor the lavish lifestyle of the rich?

12. Explore the theme of illusion vs reality in The Great Gatsby . How do the characters create and maintain illusions about themselves? A chart showing the illusions of how these characters saw themselves and what their actions showed to be true might be helpful.

13. Discuss the moral ambiguity of the characters, including Nick. Are there any truly virtuous characters in the story? It’s not who SAYS that they are honest or moral, but who acts the part.

14. How does the setting of the 1920s with its hedonistic atmosphere and cultural changes influence the characters and their actions? How and why did society change between 1900 and 1920? Were there also dramatic changes in society between 2000 and 2020?

15. Analyze the relationship between Gatsby and Daisy. Is it genuine love, or is it based on illusion and longing for the past? Could it be both? Does Daisy love the illusion of Gatsby, while Gatsby feels genuine love for Daisy?

16. Discuss the tragic nature of Gatsby’s character. How does his fate illustrate the themes of the novel? Was Gatsby powerless to change his fate?

17. Explore the use of color symbolism throughout the book, such as the colors green, white, and yellow. The novel uses many different colors as symbols, but these three seem to be the most prominent.

18. How does the novel comment on the concept of time, especially through Gatsby’s obsession with the past? Is it true love that Gatsby feels or simply an obsession?

19. Consider the significance of the final paragraphs of the novel. What message or moral can be drawn from Nick’s reflections on Gatsby’s life and death? Nick suggests that the future is inaccessible but also that the past cannot be recreated. Does this mean that all we have is today?

20. Compare and contrast the characters of Tom and Gatsby. How do their values and actions differ, and what do they represent in the story? Are Tom and Gatsby similar to one another, or are they complete opposites?

These discussion questions will help students explore the various themes, characters, and symbols in The Great Gatsby and engage in meaningful literary analysis.

Other Questions and Topics I Like to Use for Discussion Time

The overall moral of The Great Gatsby is that the American Dream is an illusion. For example, despite having all the money he could ever want and being famous, Gatsby will never be happy because this still is not enough for Daisy.

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By using this statement, we open the door to a host of additional questions and topics.

1. Why did Daisy not choose Gatsby?   There are multiple answers to this question, none of them wrong.

2. How does The Great Gatsby relate to current society? Students should find lots of similarities including wealth inequity, moral decay, and unrequited love.

3. Did Daisy really love Gatsby? This is a complex and highly debated question that is sure to get students involved.

4. Why didn’t Daisy attend Gatsby’s funeral? Was she protecting herself, or was she unaware that he had been murdered?

5. Why does Daisy stay with Tom if she is aware of his infidelity? This is another excellent topic about not only how society has changed, but also how women’s rights have expanded over the years.

6. Is Nick Carraway gay? ( Or is Nick Carraway infatuated with Gatsby? ) Some might find this topic too sensitive, but it’s become a common talking point.

7. What is Nick trying to say in the closing paragraph? Oh, those boats beating on against the current.

8. Why does Daisy cry over Gatsby’s shirts? This certainly isn’t what it seems, but most students won’t understand the underlying meaning.

9. What does Daisy Buchanan symbolize? Does Daisy symbolize purity and innocence or irresponsibility and carelessness?

10. Is the American Dream obtainable today, or is it still an illusion? Can the American Dream lead to genuine happiness and fulfillment, or is it an empty promise that ultimately leads to tragedy and disillusionment?

11. What does Nick Carraway symbolize? Nick is both narrator and observer, but doesn’t he symbolize much, much more?

12. Is Jay Gatsby great? What makes Jay Gatsby great?

13. Is “The Great Gatsby” an appropriate title? Is Fitzgerald’s title sincere or ironic? Fitzgerald had other title options before deciding on “The Great Gatsby”. The other original titles were: “Under the Red, White and Blue,” “Among the Ash-Heaps and Millionaires,” “Gold-Hatted Gatsby,” and “Trimalchio in West Egg.” Is Fitzgerald’s final choice appropriate?

Further Questions for Deeper Introspection

Characters in the Great Gatsby novel

These study questions can help readers delve deeper into the complex characters in this novel and their significance in The Great Gatsby .

1. What role does Tom Buchanan’s wealth and social status play in shaping his character and actions throughout the novel? How does his sense of entitlement affect those around him?

2. What role does Jordan Baker play in the novel’s exploration of dishonesty and deception? How does her reputation as a professional golfer reflect the theme of appearances versus reality in the story?

3. Who was Klipspringer? What would you call Klipspringer today? Friend? Leech?

4. What is the symbolic significance of Owl Eyes as a character who appears at Gatsby’s parties and later at Gatsby’s funeral? How does he represent a deeper layer of understanding within the novel?

5. Who was Mr. McKee? Was Mr. McKee gay?

6. How does George Wilson’s character evolve throughout the novel? What factors contribute to his transformation from a mild-mannered mechanic to a desperate and vengeful individual?

7. Analyze Tom’s relationships with Daisy and Myrtle. How do these relationships reveal different aspects of his character? What do they signify about his attitudes towards women and marriage?

8. Analyze Jordan’s relationship with Nick Carraway. How does their connection evolve throughout the novel? What does it reveal about her character?

9. How are women portrayed in The Great Gatsby in general? This was the decade when US laws allowed women to vote. Did the author portray women as being empowered in this novel?

10. Examine Owl Eyes’ fascination with Gatsby’s library and his reaction to the books. How does this fascination with literature reflect the broader theme of the power and limitations of knowledge in the novel?

11. Analyze the symbolism of George Wilson’s garage and home in the Valley of Ashes. How do these settings reflect his social and economic status, as well as his aspirations and frustrations?

12. Which of the characters in The Great Gatsby seems the most real or relatable? Of the characters in the novel, with whom can you relate most? Why?

13. Nick says he’s the most honest and nonjudgmental character ever. Is this true? Do you agree? Why or Why not?

14. What does Gatsby’s mansion represent? Would he have bought it if it were NOT across from Daisy’s dock?

15. Why did virtually no one want to attend Gatsby’s funeral? Who did finally attend the funeral?

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I’ve written so much over the years about this intricate and fascinating novel that I decided to create additional resources for teachers.

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Specific Questions About Each Character

While questions about symbolism and motifs are important, it’s been my experience that most students participate more when asked about individual characters.

Daisy, Tom, Gatsby, Nick and Jordan Party at a Hotel

A few questions that come to mind include:

1. Does Daisy love and care about her daughter Pammy? 2. How does Gatsby plan on dealing with Pammy? Does Gatsby even realize that she exists? 3. Why did Gatsby throw those amazing parties? Why does he stop? 4. Does Daisy have an affair with Gatsby? 5. Do you agree with Nick that Gatsby was worth “the whole lot of them put together”? Why or Why not? 6. What did Gatsby mean when he said her voice was full of money? 7. Who was Meyer Wolfsheim? How did he “make” Gatsby? 8. Why didn’t Gatsby share his wealth with his father? 9. Why would Gatsby’s father come to his son’s funeral when Gatsby never bothered to keep in touch? 10. Why does Nick Carraway lose interest in Jordan Baker?

Questions About the Author

I believe that prereading about F. Scott Fitzgerald’s tumultuous life and the times he lived in can help students gain a better understanding of how and why he wrote this novel.

The Great Gatsby Novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Some good questions about the author include:

1. Fitzgerald wrote, “You don’t write because you want to say something, you write because you have something to say.” What did he have to say about Gatsby? 2. The Great Gatsby was a commercial failure in Fitzgerald’s lifetime. Why? And why did it become popular only after his death? 3. What makes The Great Gatsby a classic American novel? How has it managed to maintain a place in important literature nearly 100 years later? 4. Is the character Nick Carraway a reflection of the author’s life, or is Fitzgerald more like Jay Gatsby? 5. In what ways does “The Great Gatsby” serve as a critique of the society and culture of the Roaring Twenties? What aspects of the era are mirrored in the novel’s characters and events? 6. How does F. Scott Fitzgerald’s own experiences and background, such as his life in the Jazz Age and his marriage to Zelda Fitzgerald, influence the themes and characters in “The Great Gatsby”?

One Final Thought Before You Go

I hope this set of questions regarding The Great Gatsby has enhanced your own list of questions that you may have prepared.

In conclusion, it’s clear that this iconic novel continues to captivate readers and offer profound insights into the human condition.

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Engaging students in meaningful literary discussions is at the heart of effective teaching, and my carefully crafted study materials, including video analyses and downloadable PDF resources, are here to support you in this endeavor.

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  1. Chapter 7 discussion questions of The Great Gatsby Flashcards

    And Nick cannot persuade him to give up on Daisy. At the end of chapter 7 Nick observes Gatsby, Tom, and Daisy after the accident. What conclusions does he reach? Tom and Daisy are repairing their relationship. Gatsby is still holding on to the fact that Daisy will leave Tom, but Nick knows that this will never happen.

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    Answers. 1. He dismisses them to accommodate meetings with Daisy and her wish for privacy. 2. He uses connections of Wolfsheim's, people who owed him favors. 3. They want to escape the heat and ...

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    4.(a) What does Gatsby think about Daisy's relationship with Tom? (b) What is Daisy's reaction to both men? 5.(a) What happens on the way home from New York? * (b) Why does Tom insist that Daisy and Gatsby drive home together? *(c) Why are Tom and Daisy reconciled after the accident?

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    The point of view shifts back to Nick: Tom, Nick, and Jordan arrive at the scene in their car. Both Tom and Wilson are overwhelmed by grief at Myrtle's death. Tom suspects that it was Gatsby who hit Myrtle. Tom realizes that Myrtle saw Gatsby's car and thought it was Tom's car because he had been driving it earlier.

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    It's searingly hot when he arrives at the Buchanans' house, and Jordan, Tom, and Daisy have been drinking, waiting for him and Gatsby to arrive. When they enter the salon, both Jordan and ...

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    Daisy has thrown away a pearl necklace Tom gave her - a necklace that cost $350,000. Presumably, the letter is from Gatsby, who most likely has learned of the wedding and is begging Daisy to reconsider. While Tom has just given her an insanely expensive necklace, Gatsby is still a student, living abroad, and has yet to make his fortune.

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    chapter 7 Questions and Answers - The Great Gatsby Which quotes from chapter 7 of The Great Gatsby portray Gatsby as both good and bad when he takes blame for Myrtle's death?

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    15 of 21. She thought it was the car that Wilson was trying to buy from Tom. She saw Daisy in the car and acted out of jealousy toward her. She was so desperate to escape the room Wilson had locked her in she would have run toward any car. She tought Tom was driving it because she saw him doing so earlier in the day.

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    Tom has a private hunch that Gatsby was responsible for hitting her. Tom, Jordan, and Nick head to the Buchanan residence. Tom summons a taxi for Nick. As Nick waits outside, he spots Gatsby in the shrubbery. Gatsby tells him that Daisy was the one driving the car and that he tried and failed to stop the collision.

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    Subscribe for $3 a Month. Soon after Nick's attempted visit, Gatsby calls and asks him to lunch at Daisy's house along with Jordan. Gatsby and Nick arrive to find Daisy and Jordan lying motionless on a couch. Meanwhile, Tom is on the phone with someone in front of Daisy. Jordan mentions that it is probably "Tom's girl.".

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    THE GREAT GATSBY CHAPTER QUESTIONS Chapter I 1. How does Nick describe himself at the beginning of the book? 2. Why has Nick come to the East? 3. How does Nick describe Tom Buchanan? 4. Who is Jordan Baker? What does Nick find appealing about her? 5. How does Daisy react to the phone calls from Tom's woman in New York?? 6.

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    1. What does the green light symbolize in the novel, and how does its meaning change throughout the story? The green light is mentioned at the beginning, middle, and end of the novel so it's always a good subject for creating questions. 2. Discuss the concept of the American Dream as portrayed in the book.