Money and The American Dream Flashcards
1
Q
He stretched out his arms toward the dark water in a curious way….
A
I glanced seaward- and distinguished nothing except a single green light’
2
Q
The colossal significance of that light had now vanished forever…
A
His count of enchanted objects had diminished by one
3
Q
Her voice is full of …
A
money
4
Q
There must have been moments even that afternoon when Daisy tumbled short of his dreams…
A
because of the colossal vitality of his illsuion
5
Q
Gatsby believed in the green light..
A
the orgastic future that year by year recedes before us.
6
Q
Midas and Morgan and Maecenas
A
Midas- legendary king whose touch could turn things to gold
Morgan- Successful banker in the 19th century
Maecenas- Wealthy patron of the art in Ancient Rome
