What business does Nick Carraway go into and why?
Nick goes into the bond business because everyone he knows is in the bond business.
What year
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The story takes place between 1915 - 1922
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Who does Nick go to the country with?
A maid.
What are the differences between West Egg and East Egg?
West Egg is a less fashionable village, where people work for their money, while East Egg is more fashionable and it's where people were born into money. West Egg is new money, East Egg is old money.
Describe Tom Buchanan, Why does Nick say Tom has a "cruel body"?
Tom is sturdy, he has two shining arrogant eyes and he leans forwards aggressively when he speaks. Nick says that he has a "cruel body" because Tom uses his physical size to intimidate people, and he is capable of "enormous leverage."
Who are the two girls on the divan?
Daisy Buchanon and Jordan Baker
How does Daisy talk? Why?
She talks in a low voice, with excitement that people son't forget. She speaks like this so people lean towards her when she talks.
Why does Tom's comment towards Nick involving bond man "annoy him?"
Tom's comment annoyed him because it was a little ignorant.????????
How does Nick feel about Jordan Baker?
Nick is very attracted to Jordan Baker, and he likes to look at her.
How does Jordan Baker feel about Nick?
Jordan Baker is very friendly towards Nick, and she likes to talk to him.
What does the metaphor "Tom Buchanon compelled me from the room as though he were moving a checker to another square mean?"
This metaphor means that Tom is very strong, and can move Nick with ease just like an object.
How could you describe Daisy?
You could describe Daisy as a beautiful woman, who has a lovely, but sad face. She is also selfish, and likes to talk to others.
How do Tom and Daisy feel about race? Why does Fitzgerald include this information? What does this say about the context of society?
They feel that we "the white" are the dominant race. Fitzgerald includes this information to show what society thinks about people. It says that society only thinks for itself.
What does Tom call Nick? Why? How does Nick feel about what Tom says?
Tom calls Nick a Nordic, I think he is confused about it.????? [Show Less]