CHAPTER 5

Question 1

“I was afraid for a moment that my house had caught on fire”

Answer 1

innate fear
insecurity and unsafety
his home now open for mystery

Question 2

“lights go off and on again as if the house had winked into the darkness”

Answer 2

illusion and fantasy

Question 3

“A greenhouse had arrived from Gatsbys”

Answer 3

atypical to love literature

Question 4

“a defunct mantelpiece clock.. he picked it up with trembling hands”

Answer 4

time stood still, trying to hold onto the time they have
satirical- clock is broken
manufactured love
love literature exposed for truth
preserve a past moment

Question 5

“pouring rain”

Answer 5

atypical to love lit
people crying for failed meeting
disappointment

Question 6

“he literally glowed”

Answer 6

shows the impact daisy had on him
love is true and real for Gatsby

Question 7

“grey windows disappeared as the house glowed full of light”

Answer 7

now daisy is with Gatsby, sense of joy and fulfilment
house has fulfilled purpose
- with rain sense of disappointment, some dreams are just that