Question

the great gatsby— chapter vi (pages 97 - 111) by f. scott fitzgerald
allusions and cultural references
review the following terms that appear in this chapter:
underground pipeline to canada (p. 97): during prohibition, a rumored way of smuggling alcohol into the u.s. from canada
platonic conception (p. 98): ancient greek philosopher plato believed that some things exist in a perfect form outside of space and time, and that the “real” thing can never match the perfect form
meretricious (p. 98): seemingly attractive, but actually false or misleading
vocabulary
you will see the following words in this chapter:
contemptuous (kuhn - temp - choo - uhs)
contingency (kuhn - tin - juhn - see)
cynical (sin - i - kuhl)
notoriety (noh - tuh - rahy - i - tee)
pervade (per - veyd)
ramification (ram - uh - fi - key - shuhn)
independent reading
directions: read chapter vi (pages 97 - 111) and annotate for:
daisy’s reactions to the people around her
your assigned color(s):
close reading
directions: reread the section(s) indicated. then answer the questions with your group.
start on page 98 at “james gatz — that was really, or at least legally, his name.”
stop on page 101 at “he was left with his singularly appropriate education; the vague contour of jay gatsby had filled out to the substantiality of a man.”

1. on page 2, nick describes gatsby as having \an extraordinary gift for hope.\ how does this section develop this characterization of gatsby? rl.5

Explanation:

In the specified section of The Great Gatsby, Gatsby's back - story as James Gatz is revealed. His aspirations to re - invent himself show his hope. Despite his humble beginnings, he has dreams of a grand life. His efforts to create a new identity as Jay Gatsby, a wealthy and sophisticated figure, reflect his unwavering hope for a better life and to win Daisy's love.

Answer:

The section shows Gatsby's hope through his self - reinvention. His transformation from James Gatz to Jay Gatsby, building a wealthy persona and a grand lifestyle, is driven by his hope to win Daisy and achieve a higher social status. His efforts to create a new identity reflect his extraordinary gift for hope, believing he can overcome his past and attain his desires.