The Great Gatsby – Plot Summary (OCR A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Year The Great Gatsby story takes place
Year The Great Gatsby story takes place
1922
West Egg represents what type of wealth?
West Egg represents what type of wealth?
New money/newly acquired wealth
East Egg symbolises what type of wealth?
East Egg symbolises what type of wealth?
Old money/inherited wealth
Valley of ashes description
Valley of ashes description
Desolate industrial wasteland between West Egg and NYC
Green light at end of Daisy's dock symbolises
Green light at end of Daisy's dock symbolises
Gatsby's hope & yearning for Daisy/unattainable dream
Year Gatsby met Daisy in Louisville
Year Gatsby met Daisy in Louisville
1917
Who was actually driving when Myrtle was killed?
Who was actually driving when Myrtle was killed?
Daisy (but Gatsby took the blame)
Who shot and killed Gatsby?
Who shot and killed Gatsby?
George Wilson (Myrtle's husband)
Source of Gatsby's wealth revealed by Tom
Source of Gatsby's wealth revealed by Tom
Bootlegging alcohol & other illegal activities
Gatsby's characteristic phrase for addressing people
Gatsby's characteristic phrase for addressing people
Old sport