Gatsby Test; Chapters 1-4

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- How is the character of Jay Gatsby presented to the reader?

- What is the symbolism of the green light?

- What is Nick like as a narrator?

- What does Tom’s behaviour reveal about his character?

- Describe Mr. Wilson and Myrtle. Do they seem to fit into the setting?

- What does Nick think of Gatsby after meeting him?

- Why did Gatsby want Daisy to see his house?

- Nick believes that he is one of the few honest people knows, why?

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  1. Clarisse13 February 2020 at 17:01

    1. Jay Gatsby is presented as a wealthy but mysterious man who throws many parties.
    2. The symbolism of the green light may be something he wants to go to.
    3. Nick is honest and trustworthy, many people confine to him to share their problems.
    4. Tom's behavior reveal he is arrogant and wealthy.
    5. Mr.Wilson and Myrtle are a sad married couple. They seem to be unhappy characters along with the other characters we've gotten to know so far.
    6. Nick thinks Gatsby is somehow fascinating by his presence and speech.
    7. Gatsby wants Daisy to come by his house parties because he wanted to meet her again.
    8. Nick believes he's one of the few honest people he knows because most of the people he has encountered are untruthful with others and themselves.

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  2. Deanna14 February 2020 at 11:55

    1. To the reader we perceive Jay Gatsby to be this grand rich guy who throws parties but is also very mysterious at the same time.
    2. The green light symbolizes a desire that we all want but at the same time can't reach.
    3. Nick is a very quiet person who we as the reader can barely understand but at the same time the only person we truly know/understand since his characteristics/personality aren't based off of secrets.
    4. Tom's actions show how he is constantly drunk and vain.
    5. Mr. Wilson and Myrtle are married but have no type of relationship/chemistry as Myrtle treats him like a dog while having an affair with Tom.
    6. Nick thinks Gatsby is a mysterious man he can't understand.
    7. Gatsby wants Daisy to see his house because he used to be in a relationship with Daisy and he wishes to see her.
    8. Nick believes he is one of the few honest people he knows because everyone else he has met, he got to know through secrets which some turn out to be false, so he can't trust anyone but himself.

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