Interpretive Questions: 1. Before this passage, Tom taunts Gatsby about his ill-begotten wealth.

Why does Gatsby choose to respond to the insults by addressing his affair with Daisy? 2. What is Fitzgeralds purpose of making Daisy very indecisive? How does that apply to human nature? 3. Her eyes fell on Jordan and me with a sort of appeal, as though she realized at last what she was doing and as though she never, all along, intended to do anything at all. Do you think that Daisy never realized the significance of her upcoming decision. 4. What is the significance of Tom never realizing the affect his sprees never had on his marriage. 5. Why isnt Gatsby satisfied with Daisy saying she loves him? Why does he insist that she never loved Tom? 6. After the passage, Nick remembers that that day was his birthday. What is the significance of his late recollection? Content What is the main event or main idea in this passage? How does Nicks attitude change about Gatsby? Why does Tom have so much confidence about Daisy not leaving him? Why does Daisy want to keep things the way they are? How does Tom insult Gatsby? Why does Gatsby believe that Daisy will leave Tom for him even though he has seen her since five years ago? Stylistics 1 2 3 4 5 6 What literary and rhetoric devices are implemented in this passage? How does Fitzgerald inform the reader about the intrinsic nature of these wealthy people? Briefly recall Daisys questions: Do you know why we left? How does it reflect her past with Gatsby What characterization can be made about the argument between the Tom, Daisy, and Gatsby? Why is the insult made by Tom, Certainly not for a common swindler whod steal the ring put on her finger. Significant? How does Fitzgerald describe the difference between old money versus new money? 1 2 3 4 5 6