1. Iceberg Theory List two pieces of information that we know even though Nick does not directly tell us. Give text that supports your inference. How do we know Nick is not being honest about his role in the events he recounts? Give text that supports your inference.

2. Gatsby’s Dream When talking about Gatsby and his dream, Nick says, “He did not know that it was already behind him.” ●At what moment did Gatsby’s dream become unobtainable? (When should Gatsby have let go of his dream and moved on?) ●Gatsby slowly begins to realize that his dream is dead. What events begin to chip away at Gatsby’s belief that his dream is obtainable? ●At what moment does Gatsby realize his dream is dead? ●Is Gatsby’s Dream to love Daisy or to have her wealth and status?

3. Wilson refers to T.J. Eckleberg as God. What is Fitzgerald saying about religion and morality by using the billboard as a symbol for God? Dr. T.J. Eckleberg

4. Nick makes the following statements about Gatsby: ●“Gatsby who represented everything for which I have unaffected scorn.” ●“No-Gatsby turned out all right in the end.” ●“They’re a rotten crowd,” I shouted, across the lawn [to Gatsby]. “You’re worth the whole damn bunch put together.” ●“I disapproved of him from beginning to end.” Nick’s View of Gatsby Which of these statements is true? Is Gatsby really great?

5. Murphy’s Law states, “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” ●Where can you see Murphy’s Law at work in Gatsby’s life? ●How do these events affect the course of Gatsby’s life and his ability to reach his dream? The first book of Lemony Snicket’s Series of Unfortunate Events begins with the following warning: “If you are interested in stories with happy endings, you would be better off reading some other book. In this book, not only is there no happy ending, there is no happy beginning and very few happy things happen in the middle.” How do these statements apply to The Great Gatsby? A Series of Unfortunate Events

6. Carelessnes s ●Who does Nick call careless? ●Who calls Nick careless? ●Who is the most careless character in the book?

7. Gatsby’s Funeral 1.Why does Nick take responsibility for Gatsby’s funeral arrangements? 2.Would it have been better for Gatsby not to have a funeral at all? 3.What do you think of Henry C. Gatz and his reaction to Gatsby’s death. Why? 4.List important characters that did not come to Gatsby’s funeral. 5.Everyone came to parties, but not funeral...what is Fitzy saying about people? 6.What is the significance to Owl Eyes coming to the funeral when no one else does?

8. Justice and Power Dynamics To what extent and in what situations do the following characters have or lack power: ●Tom ●Daisy ●Gatsby ●Myrtle How does wealth and status affect the power dynamics between characters? There is a clear lack of justice throughout the novel. Where do you see injustice? How do the power dynamics created by wealth and status prevent justice? ●Wilson ●Nick ●Jordan