Summary Of Chapter 1 Of The Great Gatsby

Nick had never met Gatsby before this encounter. Nick arrives home, he sees Gatsby standing on the lawn reaching out toward the water. Gatsby is just staring at the distant green light that might mark the end of a dock on the other side.

We first begin the novel with reading about a green light that was on the other side of the bay. Nick had described a time where he had seen a mysterious figure reaching out toward the light, this drastically sets the tone of the novel, because it describes how one will reach out for something, but it will be out of reach for that person. Gatsby had actually lived the life of a poor man, but had loved Daisy. James Gatz had left for the war, and had the hopes of coming back to Daisy and marrying her, however his plans took a turn.

Nick later learns from Jordan Baker, introduced by Tom and Daisy as a golf player and who he develops a relationship about how Tom and Daisy got married along with revealing that Tom has an extramarital affair which Daisy has some idea of.

1. In chapter 1, the thing most crucial to the plot is the moment that Nick first sees Gatsby at night. Gatsby is looking out over the water when Nick spots him.

In conclusion Nick knows Gatsby is hiding something and it may just be who he is in love with or he is doing something big one would hope to find out what Gatsby is hiding and what will happen later in "The Great

Nick describes Tom as a brutish, hulking, powerful man who is extremely arrogant. He also goes on to describe that Tom is unfaithful to his

2. Nick explains that he is "inclined to reserve all judgements" and that he is "privy to the secret griefs of wild, unknown men" meaning people often feel comfortable telling him private things. He tells us that the reason he does not pass judgement on people is that his father was that way. He also tells us that he comes from an upper middle class background.

Nick describes tom as a powerful end in football with a wealthy family. He is very powerful and wealthy. Nick also describes his eyes as “arrogant “and his body as “cruel with enormous leverage”.

Nick is very secluded from the group and tends to be an outcast. He leaves everything bottled up within himself and does not discuss it with the others. (Fitzgerald 1)”I’m inclined to reserve all judgments, a habit that has opened many curious natures to me”. This quote discusses how Nick keeps everything to himself and how it has opened all gossip he hears. Throughout the novel uses Gatsby uses nick for support, reassurance, and to be able to see Daisy. (Fitzgerald 79)“Why didn't he ask you to arrange a meeting? He wants her to see his house and your house is right next door”. Nick here is being used by Gatsby to be able to daisy again. Everyone comes to nick and tells him all these things all he can really do is listen. For example, Tom telling Nick about his mistress knowingly that he is Daisy's cousin. Overall Nick is a character that sees everything but does not discuss it with the others he keeps to himself. This makes him an honest and loyal person.

> Nick depicts Tom as massively well off, rough, powerful, forceful, solid, supercilious, egotistical, forceful, and brutal.

Nick notices, despite the eloquent way in which he speaks, that Gatsby really does not have many deep or intelligent things to say. This moment is clear hint that Gatsby is not as cultured as he would love everyone to think.

In chapter one Nick spots Gatsby

The flashback narrative in the novel portrays Nick’s understanding of Gatsby’s past and his identity, and it signifies how

Nick tries to leave before they arrive at Tom and Myrtle's flat, but Tom again insists that he stay. Myrtle invites her sister Catherine and Mr. and Mrs. McKee. The flat is quite small and overfilled with furniture, while the guests are shallow and superficial and chat about trivial matters. Amidst this, three important conversations take place.

Tom and Daisy Buchanan, Nick's cousin and her husband, are two of the most snobbishly wealthy people Nick knows. When Nick first introduces them, he states,