Is Gatsby actually great?
Gatsby is considered ‘great’ by the measurement of dreams, his wealth, his larger-than-life personality, the festivities and joviality that, to others in the novel, mark him as a man of high stature and almost god-like in personal proportions.
Is Jay Gatsby a villain?
Gatsby is the eponymous hero of the book and is the main focus. However, although Gatsby has some qualities which are typically heroic, other aspects of his character are closer to the typical villain.
Who was Gatsby in love with?
Daisy Fay
Is she really crying over shirts or could she be sad about something else?
She is crying because she is sad that she has never seen such beautiful shirts before. In practice this is probably the easiest theory to accept. Daisy’s actions are reminiscent of someone who would cry because they haven’t been able to experience the joy of seeing such beautiful shirts before.
What was the one thing Gatsby wanted to make sure was done prior to his meeting with Daisy?
Wanting to make sure every detail of his meeting is perfect (meaning it measures up to his dream) Gatsby has Nick’s grass cut and has “a greenhouse” of flowers delivered prior to Daisy’s arrival. It is as if he wants to make sure Daisy does not miss the fact that he now has that one thing that eluded him before: money.
What are two things Gatsby does to prepare for Daisy’s arrival at Nick’s house?
What does Gatsby do to Nick’s home to prepare for his tea with Daisy? He had someone cut his grass and also got a greenhouse to come to plant flowers in containers around the house.
What do the girls at the party think Gatsby did to get rich?
What do the girls at the party think Gatsby did to get rich? The girls this Gatsby is a bootlegger. The list was to show how rich and well know Gatsby is. Wealthy and famous people show up to these parties and that just shows how rich and famous he is.
Why did Gatsby want Daisy to see the house and his clothes?
Why did Gatsby want Daisy to see the house and his clothes? Gatsby wanted to impress her with his wealth and to show her that he could afford to take care of her in the style to which she had been accustomed. What had the green light on the dock meant to Gatsby?