1. Chapter 1

2. Please answer the questions on the sheet I just gave you. In 5 minuets I will collect them. These will be graded so answer the questions fully. If you have any questions please raise your hand and I will be around to help you. PLEASE DO NOW (PDN)

3.  Represents the old aristocracy  Home of the new rich  The people of East Egg want to be like the people of West Egg EAST EGG

4.  Home of the newly rich  Live lavish life styles  Do not get along with East Egg  Lack social connections WEST EGG

5. Nick- From Minnesota, graduated from Yale, fought in WWI, went to New York City so he can work in the bond business. He is honest and knows how to keep his judgments to himself. He is also Gatsby's neighbor who lives in West Egg. Tom- Daisy’s husband, very arrogant. He is a cheater, who went to Yale and is a bully. He also has a bit of a temper problem. Daisy- Nicks cousin, she lives in East Egg. Gatsby’s lover, she always wants to be loved. Gatsby-He is a liar, Nicks neighbor, Daisy’s lover. He committed criminal acts. He lives in a Mansion in West Egg. He was born James Gatz. Jordan- Nicks lover. She is also a golf player. She is in a sense a “tomboy” and is dishonest. CHARACTERS

6.  If you live in the Valley of Ashes can you still have an American Dream?  What types of American Dreams do you think the people in the Valley have? FINAL THOUGHTS