The Great Gatsby

Mr. McKee invites Nick to lunch someday. That is the extent of their conversation. Mr. McKee and his wife are friends of Myrtle Wilson's who show up at the apartment Tom Buchanan keeps for her in the city.

The valley of ashes is a desolate area of land halfway between West Egg and New York. It is where ashes and smoke rise from the chimneys of businesses and factories so to make it hard to see much else. The valley of ashes is a physical representation of the kind of world Tom lives in; morally dead and bare. It represents him as a person; ugly and unfitting.

Among various physical accomplishments, Tom had been one of the most powerful ends that ever played football in New Haven.

George Wilson commits suicide in the great gatsby.

When Gatsby returns from the military, he begins an underground bootlegging operation and uses the money to throw all of these expensive, wild parties. Most of his guests did not know him, but they all came to his parties and celebrated his name anyway.

Myrtle and Tom first met at a train station in the Valley of Ashes when Tom stopped to help Myrtle after she was hit by a passing car. This encounter eventually grew into an affair between the two characters.

He tells Nick that Gatsby is in fact a homosexual and uses Daisy as sort of a cover for that fact.

Tom Buchanan shows up unexpectedly at Gatsby's mansion one Sunday while he is having a party. This causes tension and leads to a confrontation between Gatsby and Tom.

He thought, in the begining, that Gatsby was just like the other rich elite, but by the end of the book he has come to find he likes Gatsby more because he tells the truth (like when Tom was interogating him about Oxford) and because Gatsby is kind to everybody.

From the phone call in The Great Gatsby, we learn that Tom Buchanan is having an affair with another woman, prompting tensions between him and his wife Daisy. Tom's behavior highlights his sense of entitlement and disregard for others' feelings.

Jay Gatsby is the enigmatic and wealthy protagonist of the novel "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald. He is known for his extravagant parties, mysterious background, and his pursuit of the American Dream — represented by his love for Daisy Buchanan. Gatsby's character embodies themes of illusion, idealism, and tragedy in the story.

It is unclear where "they" went without additional context. 158th Street is a location in New York City; it runs through various neighborhoods in Manhattan, including Washington Heights and Harlem, and is known for its cultural diversity, historic sites, and vibrant communities.

Gatsby's nervousness about the present and about how Daisy's attitude toward him may have changed causes him to knock over Nick's clock, symbolizing the clumsiness of his attempt to stop time and retrieve the past. Also, while Gatsby may have at one point loved the real Daisy, the love that survived over time is of his dream-like conception of her.

There is tension in the air.

Daisy expresses her hope for her daughter to be a beautiful fool, as it is the best thing a girl can be in the world. This reflects Daisy's superficial values and her desire for her daughter to navigate life with charm and glamour.

No, Daisy did not attend Gatsby's funeral. She and Tom Buchanan left town without saying goodbye, showing their disregard for Gatsby and his tragic death. Daisy's absence at the funeral reflects her inability to face the consequences of her actions.

Jordan's comment suggests that Daisy's voice carries a flirtatious or romantic quality, implying that Daisy may have feelings for the person she is speaking to. It also serves to highlight the alluring and charming nature of Daisy's voice, which can be enticing to those who hear it. Overall, the comment adds depth to Daisy's character and hints at potential romantic entanglements in the story.

Gatsbys real name is Jay Gatz and he is from North Dakota

The conflict between Gatsby's Daisy and Tom in "The Great Gatsby" is primarily due to their past relationship and Daisy's inability to fully commit to Gatsby. Tom represents the old-money elite that Daisy is accustomed to, while Gatsby represents new wealth and a chance at a new life. Daisy's indecision and fear of social consequences ultimately lead to her choosing Tom over Gatsby.

George Wilson kills Nick in The Great Gatsby, mistaking him for the driver of the car that killed his wife, Myrtle. Nick survives the incident in the book.

Dan Cody got his money through his successful career as a copper mine owner and a silver speculator. He made his fortune through shrewd investments and a keen sense for business opportunities. Cody's wealth allowed him to live a lavish lifestyle and travel the world on his yacht.

Daisy was glad her child was a girl because she wanted to experience the special bond between a mother and daughter, and she felt more comfortable and knowledgeable about raising a girl. She may have also had a preference or personal reasons for wanting a daughter.

This may symbolize Gatsby wanting to go back in time, wanting to stop time. But Gatsby nearly catches it which shows the time between him and Daisy is not completely lost. This signifies Gatsby's desire to stop time and his inability to do so.

Gatsby is genuinely pleased and flattered that the trio stops by thinking that he is being accepted into their social circle. Gatsby's whole purpose in being that last five years has been to climb up to Daisy's social strata so that he could win Daisy. He is especially pleased that one of the three is Tom Buchanan. The three riders, Tom, a man named Sloane, and a woman, have only stopped however because they were thirsty. They regard Gatsby as little more than a lemonade stand run by an eager child. Sloane is haughty the entire time they are at Gatsby's and is eager to leave as though being there will taint him somehow. The woman politely, after a couple cocktails, asks Gatsby to supper. Tom insists, talking to Nick, that the woman doesn't mean it, she is simply being mannerly. When Gatsby leaves to get his hat and coat, the group leaves however. Gatsby has been snubbed and he doesn't realize it.

When Gatsby attempts to bribe Nick, the reader learns that Gatsby is willing to use his wealth to get what he wants and that he sees money as a solution to problems. In contrast, the reader sees that Nick values integrity and honesty over material wealth, as he declines Gatsby's offer and remains loyal to his own values.