the great gatsby - chapter 7 questions

Why does Gatsby refuse to leave?

Gatsby refuses to leave because he doesn't want to leave Daisy behind.

How was Jay Gatz's childhood schedule consistent with the adult Gatsby's behavior?

Jay Gatz's childhood schedule was consistent with Gatsby's behavior because Gatz as a child was so determined and worked among boats yet Gatsby as an adult still was very determined but was more successful. He also was always a determined dreamer.

Why does Nick call Tom and Daisy "careless people"?

Nick calls Tom and Daisy careless people because they didn't even try come to Gatsby's funeral when they were the main reason he died and they caused the most problems to people in the East Egg.

9. How does Nick react to the phone call revealing Gatsby's criminal activities?

Nick felt upset because all the activities the person on the phone was stating were disgusting because it just made Gatsby seem like a really bad person - worse than he actually is. But Nick also knew that GAtsby was involved in illegal activities.

Why does Nick suggest to Gatsby to go away for a week?

Nick wants Gatsby to leave Long Island and thinks Gatsby is going to get in trouble for Myrtle's death.

What is the irony of Mr. Gatz's admiration of the house?

The irony of Mr. Gatz's admiration of the house is that Gatsby tried to get his whole life and evolve into a big and important person for Daisy and didn't even care about his own house, yet Mr. Gatz was never corrupted by the East unlike everyone who lived there and still appreciated it and found it so amazing.

Who attended Gatsby's funeral? How and why is this significant?

The people that attended Gatsby's funeral were his father, Nick, Owl Eyes and a few servants. This is important because Gatsby was always throwing parties and they were all full of people but when it is his funeral, almost nobody shows up and it shows who really cares and how people, with new or old money, didn't really know him and didn't really care.

Why does the servant plan to drain the pool?

The servant plans to drain the pool because he thinks the leaves will clog the pool because fall is coming.

What is the significance of Mr. Gatz's arrival?

The significance of Mr. Gatz's arrival was the fact that he still cared about Gatsby after Gatsby had left his past life and that his father brought pictures yet Gatsby removed his father from his life.

What is the significance of Nick's taking charge of Gatsby's funeral arrangements?

The significance of Nick taking charge of Gatsby's funeral is how he doesn't want Gatsby - even though he's dead - to go through a funeral alone. Nick is a true friend.

What completes the "holocaust"?

The thing that completed the "holocaust' in Nick's eyes was George's dead body. Everyone (Myrtle/Gatsby/George) had lost their lives for no purpose other than the "old rich" (Tom/Daisy) people being careless and immoral.

Why do Tom and Daisy leave town?

Tom and Daisy leave town because they are the type of people to not deal with consequences, and they have no reason to stay.

Who or what did Wilson identify as being God?

Wilson identifies the abandoned billboard of eyes as God and thinks that it is a sign that whoever killed Myrtle was who she was having an affair with.