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Summary Of Chapter 1 Of The Great Gatsby

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1 I believe the most crucial plot point in chapter one is Nick's introduction to the reader and the events of the dinner he attends with his college peers. This introduces Nick as a war veteran with old money who moves to Long Island in the search for a career, and also exposes us to Gatsby for the first time. It also gives the readers hints at future turmoil in the story via Tom's mistress interrupting their meal with phone calls. 1.2 Nick describes himself as being old rich, implying his wealth is either inherited or borrowed. He explains how he graduated from Yale and that he has served during World War 1. He also describes his aspirations to be a trader on Wall Street, which is what drove his move to the east. 1.3 Nick describes Tom as a very physical man who is also fabulously rich. Nick says he is gruff, racist and arrogant. He also describes Tom as being dismissive about his relationship, answering the phone to talk to his mistress while his wife is in the other room. 1.4 Jordan Baker is a friend of Daisy and Tom. Nick is attracted to her because of her cold demeanor and cynicism. She is also percieved as being somewhat masculine. 1.5 Nick first sees Gatsby standing on his lawn, looking at a light on the end of Daisy's dock. This may hint towards future conflict or turmoil, as it seems Gatsby is reaching for the light. 1.6 I believe Nick doesn't fully enjoy Tom's personality or company, but sees him as a good friend. " We were in the same senior

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