great gatsby chapter 7 questions
Discuss the confrontation between Tom and Gatsby in the hotel
Gatsby insists Daisy denounce her marriage and love for Tom. Tom attacks Gatsby's business dealings. Daisy is affected by Tom's revelations, and "revises" her original stand to say that she loves "both" men.
Gatsby aptly describes Daisy's voice as "full of money." Explain
It means that the reason he likes her is because she represents money, and that is why he liked her in the first place when he was poor
What does Myrtle observe and what conclusions does she jump to?
She assumes the girl with Tom, which is Jordan, is actually Daisy
explain how Pammy's appearance affects Gatsby
The fact that she actually has a child, because he never thought it to actually exist. Gatsby's shocked because it symbolizes how he is coming to this realization
Explain Nick's comment. "So we drove on toward death through the cooling twilight."
This was a foreshadow of Myrtle's death
Compare Tom and George in their knowledge that their wives are having affairs
Tom is being aggressive and mean, while Wilson is physically ill and trying to get Myrtle out of town
explain the reference to Trimalchio
Trimalchio sounds like Gatsby
What is the significance of Nick's birthday?
growing up/ maturity level;
On the trip to the city, Tom drives Gatsby's car. What is ironic about Toms comment, "You can buy anything at a drug-store nowadays"?
he digs at Gatsby's illegal alcohol business
How does Nick change as a result of Myrtle's death?
he doesn't like the buchanan's anymore
What is Tom's hypocritical reaction to Daisy's affair?
he suddenly starts acting like a guardian for morality
describe the weather and its relevance to the plot
it is very hot, builds dramatic tension as the story "heats" up.
the Buchanan's unlimited wealth has left their lives empty and boring. Because of this, what does Gatsby represent for Daisy?
sense of adventure; brings life back into Daisy
What has George Wilson learned?
that his wife is cheating on him
Who did Myrtle think was driving the car? Who was really driving?
tom; daisy
Why has George, throughout the novel, been trying to buy a car from Tom?
with the money made from the car, he will have enough to move to another town
