The literal and figurative dumping ground of industrial capitalism, situated between Long Island and New York City.
Nick tries desperately to gather people for Gatsby’s funeral. The thousands who partied at the mansion vanish. Daisy and Tom pack up and leave New York without a word.
Extravagant reveal during his party, framed by fireworks and George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" (00:32:00).
A chaotic, drug-and-alcohol-fueled afternoon in Tom and Myrtle’s secret apartment culminates in Tom breaking Myrtle's nose. Act II: Entry into the World of Gatsby index of the great gatsby 2013
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Luhrmann leans heavily into visual storytelling to convey character motivations and social decay:
A haunting cover that underscores the darker, more cynical moments of the film. The literal and figurative dumping ground of industrial
Executive produced by Jay-Z, the soundtrack is a deliberate anachronism, mixing hip-hop, electronic dance music, alternative rock, and traditional jazz. Song Title Performing Artist Key Movie Scene Tom takes Nick to New York; highlights industrial greed. "Back to Black" Beyoncé x André 3000 The chaotic party at Tom and Myrtle's apartment. "Young and Beautiful" Lana Del Rey
Nick rents a modest cottage in Long Island's West Egg, nestled next to Gatsby’s colossal, Gothic-style mansion.
A colossal, Gothic revival château modeled closely on French architecture, serving as a beacon to draw Daisy across the bay. Daisy and Tom pack up and leave New York without a word
Situated at the end of Daisy’s dock, it represents Gatsby’s hopes, dreams, and unattainable desires for the past.
as Jay Gatsby : A mysterious, ultra-wealthy millionaire who throws lavish parties in hopes of re-attracting his lost love, Daisy.
Gatsby’s lost love, portrayed as a shallow yet charming woman living in the moment, living in the wealthy East Egg.
If you are analyzing the film for an essay or book-to-screen comparison, keep an index of these visual motifs that Luhrmann heightens with digital effects: