An intriguing exchange between Nick and Gatsby takes place near the end of Chapter Six: “I wouldn’t ask too much …

At the end of Chapter Five, Nick makes much of the power of Daisy’s voice over Gatsby: “I think that …

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The introduction of Myrtle and George Wilson underscores the importance of social class in the novel. How does their presence …

One of the concluding images of The Great Gatsby is Nick’s description of “the old island here that flowered once …

From his first appearance, Tom Buchanan is a mouthpiece of racism. For instance, he sees himself as one of the …

Early in the novel, Nick says of Gatsby that he “turned out all right at the end” (p.2) Later, however, …

In the final chapter, Nick describes Tom and Daisy as “careless people.” Are they? Are they each careless in their …

Surprisingly, Tom Buchanan and George Wilson are actually similar in many ways. Be sure to focus on their attitudes toward …

Analyze each of the novel’s locations (West Egg, East Egg, the Valley of Ashes, and New York City), and explain …