American LIt: Chapters 3-5 by Friday

• What is the secret connection between Gatsby and Daisy? What does Gatsby hope for? Why does he throw his elaborate parties?Respond in one well written paragraph.

The secret connection between Gatsby and Daisy is they have met before. Gatsby was a military man and he met Daisy before he left to go to war. Gatsby and Daisy fell in love. Then Gatsby left to fight in the war. They never saw each other again.

• Why did Gatsby buy his house? Why does he think he needs such a mansion?Respond in one well written paragraph.

Gatsby bought his house to have people over at parties so he would not be alone. He thinks he needs the big mansion to have lots of people there, and they can sleep there if they need to. So Gastby will never be lonely because he is alone without Daisy in his life.

American Lit Great Gatsby Ch 2

What image watches over the "Valley of Ashes?" What do you think this symbol represents?

The image of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg's eyes. This symbol represents that Doc. Eckleburg looks out for the town and the people in it.

American Lit Great Gatsby Ch 1

Gatsby, The Carraways, Tom Buchanans, Daisy, Miss Baker, Nick