The Great GatsbyThe Great Gatsby

Literary NotesLiterary Notes

Ch. 3-4Ch. 3-4 Plot diagram?Plot diagram? Note use of present tense on p. 40-41– why Note use of present tense on p. 40-41– why

does Fitzgerald do this?does Fitzgerald do this? First real meeting of Gatsby – what do we First real meeting of Gatsby – what do we

learn through rumor & his own learn through rumor & his own words/actions?words/actions?

Development of Jordan – what kind of Development of Jordan – what kind of person is she?person is she?

p. 59– Nick says he’s one of the “few p. 59– Nick says he’s one of the “few honest people I have ever known.” How honest people I have ever known.” How true is this?true is this?

Ch 5-6 PreviewCh 5-6 Preview

Plot diagramPlot diagram Nick does a favor for Gatsby – what is Nick does a favor for Gatsby – what is

it? How does Gatsby try to repay Nick?it? How does Gatsby try to repay Nick? How does weather reflect mood in this How does weather reflect mood in this

section?section? What do we learn about Gatsby’s What do we learn about Gatsby’s

background?background? In what impossible idea does Gatsby In what impossible idea does Gatsby

express complete faith?express complete faith?