- Setting is defined as the time and place in which a story occurs, including the physical environment and social context.
- East Egg—Across the courtesy bay the...dinner with the Buchanans. (page 10 or 5)
- Buchanan House—Their house was even more elaborate....on the front porch. (page 11 or 6)
- West Egg—I lived at West Egg, the...all for eighty dollars a month. (page 9 or 5)
- Nick Carraway’s House—see section cited above
- Gatsby’s House-- see section cited above
- What conclusions can you draw about the characters from the descriptions of the settings?
- Gatsby—Gatsby’s lavish mansion in West Egg suggests he is wealthy and ambitious, using his wealth to project an image of success and sophistication, likely to attract Daisy.
- Nick—Nick’s modest rented house in West Egg indicates he is not part of the old money elite; he is an observer and outsider, living simply while surrounded by extravagance.
- Characterization is defined as the process by which the author reveals the personality of the characters.
- Indirect characterization is defined as revealing a character’s personality through their actions, speech, thoughts, effects on others, and appearance.
- Direct characterization is defined as when the author explicitly states a character’s traits.
- Beside each character’s name write one sentence that provides a general description of that character (paraphrase in your own words).
- Nick Carraway—My family have been prominent...in the spring of twenty-two. (page 7 or 3)
- Nick comes from a well-established, upper-class Midwestern family but chooses to live modestly in New York, suggesting he values tradition but seeks independence.
- Tom Buchanan—Her husband, among various...irrecoverable football game. (page 10 or 6)
- He had changed...who hated his guts. (page 11 or 7)
- Tom is a physically imposing, arrogant man from old money who is entitled, aggressive, and emotionally cruel, masking his insecurities with dominance.
- Daisy Buchanan—The other girl...no less charming.) (page 13 or 8-9)
- Daisy is a beautiful, enchanting woman whose charm masks her shallowness and emotional detachment, shaped by a life of privilege and superficiality.
- Jordan Baker—The younger of the two...by coming in. (page 13 or 8)
- Jordan is a cool, independent, and somewhat cynical professional golfer who embodies the modern, detached woman of the Jazz Age.
- Gatsby—Only Gatsby, the man who...elations of men. (page 6-7 or 2)
- Gatsby is a mysterious, self-made millionaire whose grand parties and extravagant lifestyle are driven by an idealized, obsessive love for Daisy.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of the great gatsby worksheet.
