The Great Gatsby Ch 1 Discussion Questions.pdf, Study notes of English Literature

Download The Great Gatsby Ch 1 Discussion Questions.pdf and more Study notes English Literature in PDF only on Docsity! The Great Gatsby: Reading Comprehension Questions Chapter One 1. At the very beginning of chapter one, Nick Carraway, the narrator of the book, describes himself. What does he reveal about his values and personality? 2. Nick also describes his family legacy. Note down some key facts that Nick provides about what his relatives did and what his family background is like. 3. When discussing the books in his house, Nick gives us a sense of what he is doing now (professionally) and what he was once like in college. What is Nick’s job and how do the books related to his job contrast those he would have read in college? 4. Describe the basic differences between West Egg and East Egg as well as the differences between Nick’s house and Gatsby’s house. 5. Nick provides background about Tom and Daisy Buchanan. How does Nick know them and what are they like? Briefly describe their lifestyle and what we know about them. 6. Jordan is intrigued by the fact that Nick lives in West Egg and mentions Gatsby for the first time. Who first responds to the mention of his name? How does Nick know Gatsby? 7. Tom Buchanan goes on a rant about how “civilization’s going to pieces.” According to Tom, what is the cause of this perceived problem? 8. The butler enters to inform Tom that he has a telephone call. According to Jordan, who is calling? 9. Nick asks Daisy about her daughter. What does Daisy say about the day that the girl was born? 10. What does Jordan Baker plan to do the next day? What does Nick mention when he hears about these plans? 11. What does Tom think about Jordan Baker? How does Daisy know her? 12. What rumors have Tom and Daisy heard about Nick? How does he respond? 13. Where is Gatsby when we first see him and what is he doing?