Mind Map: The Great Gatsby

Central Idea

• The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Main Branches

1. Characters

• Jay Gatsby

  • Wealthy and mysterious

  • In love with Daisy Buchanan

  • Throws extravagant parties

• Daisy Buchanan

  • Beautiful and shallow

  • Represents the American Dream

  • Torn between Gatsby and Tom

• Nick Carraway

  • Narrator of the story

  • Cousin to Daisy

  • Observes the events unfold

• Tom Buchanan

  • Daisy's husband

  • Arrogant and aggressive

  • Represents old money

• Jordan Baker

  • Professional golfer

  • Love interest of Nick

  • Represents the modern woman

2. Themes

• The American Dream

  • Illusion vs. Reality

  • Wealth and class disparity

• Love and Relationships

  • Unrequited love

  • Infidelity and betrayal

• Social Class

  • Old money vs. new money

  • The divide between East Egg and West Egg

3. Setting

• East Egg

  • Represents old money

  • Home to Tom and Daisy

• West Egg

  • Represents new money

  • Home to Gatsby and Nick

• The Valley of Ashes

  • Symbolizes moral decay

  • Represents the consequences of wealth

4. Symbols

• The Green Light

  • Represents Gatsby's hopes and dreams

  • Symbol of unattainable goals

• The Eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg

  • Represents the eyes of God

  • Symbolizes moral decay in society

• The Valley of Ashes

  • Represents the loss of the American Dream

5. Plot Summary

• Introduction

  • Nick moves to West Egg

• Rising Action

  • Gatsby's parties and his love for Daisy

• Climax

  • Confrontation between Gatsby and Tom

• Falling Action

  • Daisy's choice and Gatsby's demise

• Conclusion

  • Nick's reflection on the American Dream

This mind map encapsulates the key elements of "The Great Gatsby," highlighting its characters, themes, setting, symbols, and plot structure.