Nick begins chapter three with an extensive description of Gatsby, the parties, his home, and his personal belongings with a tone of somewhat awe. Nick Carraway seems to be extremely impressed by Gatsby's wealth, fame, and fortune. He is proud of his place of residence next to this man's property. He continues to express such approval after he obtains an actual invitation to one of his parties that evening. He feels as though he is "special" in that Gatsby himself, invited him. Carraway gushes over this and is even impressed with Gatsby's signature of "majestic hand." Upon his entry into Gastby's home Nick notes the well-dressed men...but not the ladies. Possibly another indication of Nick's sexuality. After Gatsby once again used "old sport," Nick commented, the familiar expression held no more familiarity than the hand which reassuringly brushed my shoulder" (Fitzpatrick 53). It is very interesting how even he slightest details Nick can remember about him. Later in the chapter nIck suggests information about how a girl's brother who he dated "threw looks at him". Throughout the party, Nick expresses his pride in his quarters next to this extremely large mansion...just as he did with his attendance of Yale University. When Gatsby introduces himself to Nick, Nick is surprised by it because it had seemed as though nobody knew him. It is rumored that Gatsby, like Nick, attended a prestigious post secondary schooling known as Oxford University. Questions: Why do the parties last so late? Why does Gatsby just hang back in the shadows?
In chapter four, Nick opens the chapter with descriptions of the people he mostly saw at Gatsby's parties over the course of the summer. Gatsby is looked at as an idol or model for Nick. Whatever Gatsby says, Nick does. If Gatsby wants to ride to town for lunch, Nick is mostly there no matter the time, place, or situation. It is almost as though Gatsby is being placed on Nick's pedestal and everything he does is so right. Gatsby continues to brag about his findings, richest, and benefits of coming into wealth. Nick is very similar in the way that they both gloat about something.....Yale and other expensive benfits. Mr Wolfsheim comes off as an intimidating individual who knows a lot about business and finances around what would be successful for this course. Mr Wolfsheim is well-known amongst a variety of people based off of his beliefs or his business practices, etc. When Mrs Baker shares the story behind Daisy and Gatsby it is in extreme detail as well. Nick seems to be surprisingly engaged...possibly because it involves Gatsby, and it is apparent that he and Daisy use to/still do share something special. However, upon her marriage with Tom, Daisy seemed in a daze. Deep down she did not want to marry him, but she knew he would take care of her and be there so she was grateful. Even Ms Baker claimed that Daisy seemed to be happy whenever she was with Tom.Gatsby could never have been separated from her. Perhaps this is why he moved to West Egg, why he persists in affiliated with Nick and Ms. Baker, and why he stares at that green light at the end of Daisy's dock. Gatsby poses a question at the end of the chapter as a request to invite her over for tea on the "slight chance" she and Gatsby could run into one another again. Questions: What is it that makes Gatsby liked or appreciated by almost everyone? How could one man fix the World Series?
In chapter four, Nick opens the chapter with descriptions of the people he mostly saw at Gatsby's parties over the course of the summer. Gatsby is looked at as an idol or model for Nick. Whatever Gatsby says, Nick does. If Gatsby wants to ride to town for lunch, Nick is mostly there no matter the time, place, or situation. It is almost as though Gatsby is being placed on Nick's pedestal and everything he does is so right. Gatsby continues to brag about his findings, richest, and benefits of coming into wealth. Nick is very similar in the way that they both gloat about something.....Yale and other expensive benfits. Mr Wolfsheim comes off as an intimidating individual who knows a lot about business and finances around what would be successful for this course. Mr Wolfsheim is well-known amongst a variety of people based off of his beliefs or his business practices, etc. When Mrs Baker shares the story behind Daisy and Gatsby it is in extreme detail as well. Nick seems to be surprisingly engaged...possibly because it involves Gatsby, and it is apparent that he and Daisy use to/still do share something special. However, upon her marriage with Tom, Daisy seemed in a daze. Deep down she did not want to marry him, but she knew he would take care of her and be there so she was grateful. Even Ms Baker claimed that Daisy seemed to be happy whenever she was with Tom.Gatsby could never have been separated from her. Perhaps this is why he moved to West Egg, why he persists in affiliated with Nick and Ms. Baker, and why he stares at that green light at the end of Daisy's dock. Gatsby poses a question at the end of the chapter as a request to invite her over for tea on the "slight chance" she and Gatsby could run into one another again. Questions: What is it that makes Gatsby liked or appreciated by almost everyone? How could one man fix the World Series?