The Great Gatsby

Gatsby was shocked and couldn't believe his eyes when he saw Daisy's child.

To add more detail to the above, yes Gatsby was shocked of course when he saw that child. If you remember, his dream was to marry Daisy and just be together, just the two of them. So of course when he sees that child of hers and Tom, he is shocked and you can say that his lifelong dream is shattered. Its like there is this child in his obstacle.

Gatsby often uses the expression "Old sport "

In "The Great Gatsby," Gatsby plans to accumulate wealth and social status to win Daisy's favor. He throws extravagant parties and buys a luxurious mansion across from hers to demonstrate his success and elevate his social standing in the hopes of winning her back.

Daisy's statement reflects her belief that ignorance and naivety can shield a woman from the harsh realities of the world, especially when dealing with the expectations and limitations imposed on women in society. By encouraging her daughter to be a "fool," Daisy is suggesting that being oblivious to certain truths may lead to a happier and more carefree existence.

Daisy compares Nick to a rose, implying that he is refined and elegant.

Gatsby throws killer parties that everyone wants to attend. After his house is just wrecked and he has to clean up the pieces. He doesn't even know most of the people who attend.

The beginning of the third chapter states that five crates of oranges and lemons arrived every Friday from a fruiterer in New York to be juiced for his parties and that the pulpless halves left every Monday from his back door. It also says that caterers often came and produced buffet tables of food and that a full orchestra came in.

Gatsby's funeral showcases his isolated and lonely position within society, with only a few attendees and minimal acknowledgement of his accomplishments. This underlines how despite his wealth and lavish lifestyle, Gatsby was ultimately an outsider who never truly integrated into the elite circles of East Egg. His funeral highlights the superficial nature of the society he aspired to be a part of, emphasizing the emptiness of his pursuit of the American Dream.

No, The Great Gatsby is not written in Old English. It was written by F. Scott Fitzgerald in the early 20th century, using standard English language of that time. Old English refers to the language spoken in England from around 450-1150 AD.

He hosts parties to display all of his wealth for daisy because she is a materalistic kind of girl. So she will see all of his posessions in his mansion at his party. He flaunts her all of his expensive shirts.

Jay Gatsby gets his money through mysterious and questionable means, including bootlegging alcohol during the Prohibition era and engaging in other illegal activities. He is also rumored to have inherited wealth from a mysterious source.

because Nick thinks Gatsby wants to be alone by himself

The eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg on the billboard overlooking the valley of ashes in The Great Gatsby are often interpreted as a symbol of the moral and spiritual emptiness of the characters in the novel. They are described as blue and gigantic, representing a judgmental presence watching over the characters and highlighting their shallow and corrupt behavior.

Jordan Baker is portrayed as a curious and observant character in "The Great Gatsby," but whether she is nosy is subjective. Some readers may interpret her curiosity as nosiness, while others may see it as a trait of her personality. Ultimately, her character is open to interpretation.

Tom Buchanan says Daisy loved him when she married him and she loves him now on page 135 of "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Nick visits Meyer Wolfsheim, a notorious gangster and business associate of Gatsby, who does not want to attend Gatsby's funeral for fear of drawing unwanted attention to himself and his criminal activities. Wolfsheim is portrayed as a shady character with a keen sense of self-preservation.

Nick's attitude is ambivalent even at the moment he says goodbye to Gatsby as Nick feels disgusted with the lies, deceit and pretense that Gatsby associates himself with, yet at the same time he cannot help but to admire Gatsby's ability to dream (for Daisy) although his path is pursuing the dream is not as honourable.

In "The Great Gatsby," rumors circulate about Jay Gatsby's background, with some characters believing he is a mysterious bootlegger and others speculating about his wealth and parties. These rumors contribute to the enigmatic persona that Gatsby cultivates and add to the intrigue surrounding his character. Ultimately, the truth about Gatsby's past and motivations is slowly revealed as the novel progresses.

"The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald is set in the summer of 1922.

In "The Great Gatsby," Nick sees a vision of the city and its possibilities while crossing the Queensboro Bridge, representing both the allure and the emptiness of the American Dream. This moment foreshadows the disillusionment and dissatisfaction that Nick and other characters will experience throughout the novel.

Tom and the Sloanes snub Gatsby after inviting him to dinner because they see him as socially inferior despite his wealth. They view Gatsby as a nouveau riche interloper and don't consider him part of their established wealthy social circle. By snubbing him, they assert their superiority and maintain their social status.

American author, F.Scott Fitzgerald wrote the novel "The Great Gatsby". He wrote it in 1925 although it did not gain popularity until the 1950's.

Nick's position as both a guest and a relative outsider at the party makes him unique among the other guests. He is observant and reserved, often serving as a detached narrator of the events unfolding around him. His moral compass and sense of decency set him apart from the other more flamboyant and reckless partygoers.

Klipspringers are most concerned with avoiding predators due to their small size and relatively fragile nature. They rely on their excellent eyesight, agility, and camouflage to stay alert and evade threats in their rocky habitat. Apart from predators, scarcity of food and water are also major concerns for klipspringers in their arid environment.

The green light out across the bay represents Daisy. that is why Gatsby reaches out to it, because its like he is reaching out to Daisy. So when he finally gets daisy and he is showing her around his house, the significance of the green light is gone.