The Great Gatsby Chapter 3

1.What is the mood or atmosphere of this setting and scene? How do descriptive details and images contribute to that mood? How would you describe Gatsby’s party guests and their interactions? What evidence from the text supports your interpretation?

2.How is the mood of this scene in contrast or counterpoint to the party scene in Tom and Myrtle’s apartment (Chapter 2)? Cite textual evidence to support your answer.

3.How does Nick describe Gatsby? (pg. 48, 50, 55) IN YOUR OWN WORDS.

4.What might be the significance of the scene in the library with the Owl Eyes? (Hint – Think of why he asked Nick who “brought” him.) How might this scene relate to the Valley of Ashes scene/image of Dr. TJ Eckleburg? (Hint – think of the power of “eyes” – what do they do and make you feel.)

5.What might be the point or purpose of the car accident scene? How do you know? (Hint – think characteristics of old money)

6.Beginning with Nick’s statement on page 56, “I began to like New York” how does the mood shift to reveal Nick’s feelings and personality change? What details contribute to this shift in mood?

7.How does Nick characterize his relationship with Jordan Baker? What is holding Nick back? How does this new character evidence make him “one of the few honest people that I have ever known.”? Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.