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The Great Gatsby - Chapter 1

Introduction to Nick, Tom, Daisy, and the world of East Egg

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FTSBooks 4 terms Mar 14, 2026
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1
Who is the narrator of The Great Gatsby?
Nick Carraway, a Yale graduate from the Midwest who moves to West Egg to work in the bond business
2
What is the difference between East Egg and West Egg?
East Egg is old money (inherited wealth), West Egg is new money (self-made wealth). Nick and Gatsby live in West Egg.
3
How is Tom Buchanan described in Chapter 1?
Physically powerful, arrogant, and aggressive — a former Yale football star with old money and racist views
4
What is the green light introduced at the end of Chapter 1?
Gatsby is seen reaching toward a green light across the bay — it represents his longing for Daisy and his dreams