The Great Gatsby Final Test Flashcards
(15 cards)
Who is Jay Gatsby?
Born James Gatz; a wealthy and mysterious man known for his lavish parties and deeply in love with Daisy Buchanan.
Symbolizes the American Dream and its corruption.
What role does Dan Cody play in Gatsby’s life?
A wealthy copper magnate who mentored Gatsby, inspiring him with his wealth and lifestyle.
Gatsby worked for him but did not inherit anything.
Who is Daisy Buchanan?
Nick’s cousin, Gatsby’s former lover, and Tom’s wife; represents Gatsby’s dream.
Ultimately chooses her secure life with Tom over Gatsby.
What does Meyer Wolfsheim represent?
Gatsby’s shady business associate, rumored to have fixed the 1919 World Series; symbolizes the criminal underworld.
Highlights Gatsby’s involvement in illegal activities.
Describe George Wilson.
Myrtle’s husband, a poor garage owner devastated by his wife’s affair; ultimately kills Gatsby before taking his own life.
Represents the tragic consequences of the characters’ actions.
Who is Nick Carraway?
The narrator of the story; honest and observant, becomes Gatsby’s friend and offers a moral center.
Moves from the Midwest to learn the bond business.
What is Henry Gatz’s relationship to Gatsby?
Gatsby’s father; proud of his son’s achievements despite Gatsby’s lies.
Shows up for Gatsby’s funeral with Gatsby’s old self-improvement schedule.
Who is Tom Buchanan?
Daisy’s wealthy and arrogant husband; represents old money and entitlement.
Racist and aggressive, having an affair with Myrtle.
What is Ewing Klipspringer’s role in the story?
A boarder at Gatsby’s mansion who takes advantage of Gatsby’s hospitality; does not attend Gatsby’s funeral.
Highlights the superficiality of Gatsby’s relationships.
Who is Michaelis?
George Wilson’s neighbor who comforts him after Myrtle’s death.
Tries to prevent George’s descent into madness.
Describe Myrtle Wilson.
Tom’s mistress and George’s wife; desperate to escape her life and seeks status through Tom.
Killed in a hit-and-run accident.
Who is Jordan Baker?
A professional golfer and Daisy’s friend who becomes romantically involved with Nick.
Cynical and dishonest.
What is Catherine’s connection to Myrtle?
Myrtle’s sister; aware of Myrtle’s affair and lies to the police after Myrtle’s death.
Represents complicity in the tragic events.
Who is Owl Eyes?
A guest at Gatsby’s parties; surprised to find Gatsby’s books are real.
One of the few to attend Gatsby’s funeral, symbolizing insight or truth.
