Gatsby Ch. 4-6 Flashcard

Gatsby leaves the lunch when he encounters Tom.

Daisy tells Jordan that she changed her mind about marrying Tom.

Daisy and Gatsby dance together at the party.

Gatsby earned his wealth himself.

Daisy cries over Gatsby’s collection of fine shirts.

The green light represents Gatsby's hopes and dreams for the future, particularly his desire for Daisy.

Gatsby's past, including his relationship with Daisy and his rise from poverty, drives his ambition and desire to recreate the past.

Social class creates barriers and influences the dynamics between characters, particularly between Gatsby and Tom.

The valley of ashes symbolizes the moral and social decay resulting from the uninhibited pursuit of wealth.

Fitzgerald uses symbols like the green light, the valley of ashes, and the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg to convey deeper meanings about society and the American Dream.