Question

In Chapter 4 of The Great Gatsby, Jordan Baker tells Nick the story of how Gatsby and Daisy met and what happened afterward.

How does this flashback contribute to the overall meaning of the story?

Select each correct answer.


It explains the motivation behind Gatsby’s quest to regain Daisy’s love.

It helps to develop the complex characters of Gatsby and Daisy.

It confirms parts of Gatsby’s history as he relayed it to Nick.

It causes a rift between Nick and Jordan.

It establishes the vast difference in social status between Gatsby and Daisy.

It explains the origin of the rivalry between Jordan and Daisy.

Answer 1

It explains the motivation behind Gatsby’s quest to regain Daisy’s love.

It helps to develop the complex characters of Gatsby and Daisy.

It confirms parts of Gatsby’s history as he relayed it to Nick.

It establishes the vast difference in social status between Gatsby and Daisy.