Myrtle Wilson | “I married him because I thought he was a gentleman.” |
George Wilson | “I’m sick. Been sick all day. I’m all run down. I’ve been here too long. I want to get away. My wife and I want to go west.” |
Nick Carraway about Gatsby | “They’re a rotten crowd. You’re worth a whole bunch put together” |
Nick Carraway | “I found myself on Gatsby’s side and alone.” |
Gatsby | “I’m going to tell you something about my life.” |
Gatsby | “Can’t repeat the past? Why of course you can.” |
Gatsby’s interests | be near Daisy (why he has parties) |
Gatsby’s accomplishments | his dream (which is his only saving quality) |
Myrtle’s sister | Who is Catherine? |
Daisy’s appearance | wears white for innocence |
Daisy & Jordan’s hometown | Louisville, KY |
Daisy’s accomplishments | daughter named Pammy |
Daisy | “Our white girl hood was passed together there.” |
Daisy | “I’ve been everywhere and seen everything and done everything.” |
Jordan’s accomplishments | pro-golfer |
Jordan’s mannerism | liar, dishonest (ex: engagement) |
Nick Carraway about Jordan | “incurably dishonest” |
Tom’s education | Yale |
Tom’s mannerism | violent outburts |
Gatsby to Tom | “Your wife doesn’t love you.” |
Nick Carraway’s age of 30 | he feels that his life is passing him by |
Nick’s education | Yale |
Nick | “I decided to go east and learn about the bond business.” |
George Wilson’s accomplishment | owner of a garage in the valley of ashes |
McAuley Barbee English II Great Gatsby The Social Register & Quotes
March 31, 2020