Chapter 6

This chapter further demonstrates the spiritual and moral corruption between these characters. Nick again seems to be the only one with moral values. I noticed that even Daisy, who initially identified Tom as a terrible soul for cheating, is currently cheating on Tom with Gatsby. This is ironic because earlier in the story when Nick and Daisy were talking, Daisy says that she hates her life because she is being cheated on. However, she is currently involved in the same junk that Tom is. I almost feel like they are trying to cover each others faults with the same faults. This also makes it ironic that Daisy was crying to Nick about her cheating husband. If I was upset about my wife cheating on me, I would at least try not to make the same mistake. In order to make a prediction, I will say that Tom ends up getting jealous that he can not have both Daisy and Myrtle. Does anyone agree or disagree with me?

Chapter 5

In Chapter 5, Fitzgerald allows us to see Gatsby's great infatuation with Daisy. Nick is asked to set up a meeting in which Daisy can be surprised and meet her former lover, Gatsby. I laughed a lot during this while reading this chapter. Although i do not think that Fitzgerald meant to make this a funny chapter, I couldn't help but laugh at Gatsby's obsession with Daisy. I think that what the author is trying to show, is the behind all of the generous act of kindness towards Nick from Gatsby, the real thing Gatsby wants is to have Daisy. Gatsby feels very nervous about his upcoming encounter with Daisy. He does a couple of funny things before his meeting with Daisy. because the meeting is at Nick's house, and Gatsby wants to make everything perfect, he pays someone to cut Nick's grass just before Daisy arrives. How desperate! He even has flowers delivered to Nick's just an hour before Daisy is to arrive. I noticed that for the first time in the entire book, Gatsby is unsure of himself. Does anyone have a different opinion about Gatsby's nervous behavior?

The Car Ride with Gatsby

In chapter 4, the author explores the theme of dishonesty. Gatsby act Nick to go to New York with him for lunch. During the car ride, Fitzgerald shows up how his character, Gatsby, does everything in his power to make a good impression on people. In this case, Gatsby is trying to clear the record with Nick. I noticed here that even Gatsby is aware of how much people talk about him. I think this is why he felt the need to make sure Nick didn't get the wrong idea by listening to the rumors. When Nick shows signs of suspicion towards Gatsby, It become a moment in which i felt pity for Gatsby. It became somewhat obvious that Gatsby was all about his image and was more then desperate to make people like him. I felt bad for him in this moment. Gatsby made his own life sound extremely lavish. Gatsby claimed to be from a wealth Midwest family (in San Francisco) and educated at Oxford. He also tells Nick about how he used to serve as a major in the Military wanted to kill himself at one point. I think that as a testament to this disclosure, Fitzgerald has Gatsby get pulled over for speeding. In my opinion the conversation between Nick and Gatsby, made Gatsby look very weak. His need and desire to have a good impression on others shows his lack of confidence. What do you all think about this interaction and the way it portrays Gatsby?

Chapter 3

In this chapter, I read about the lavish parties that Gatsby, Nick's neighbor, throws throughout the summer. What shocked me the most is that Gatsby, the host of the party, was not even present that evening. He tells Jordan that night as he sits in his house alone, "I am afraid I am not a very good host." The people at the party are seemingly well to do people. However, as the party progresses, their shallow behavior begins to appear. Nick points out that the majority of the people attending the party are usually not even invited. He says "sometimes they came and went without having met Gatsby at all." He then goes on to say that the party guests "conducted themselves according the the rules of behavior associated with an amusement park." In this chapter, Fitzgerald uses Jordan to show the lowliness of the men at the party. When Nick encounters Jordan at the party, I believe that the author is trying to portray a few things. First, is that Jordan, who is not been talked about very much yet in the story, is the kind of woman that attends these parties often. Secondly, her infatuation with Nick is Fitzgerald's way of placing Nick at a higher level of standard compared the the other men that Jordan see's at the party. Nick is not as shallow as some of the other men. Do you think that Fitzgerald is trying to compare Nick to the other men at the party?

Chapter 2

In reading this chapter, I came across a few different aspects of Tom's personality that majorly contrast Nicks personality. The two men, Tom and Nick, head towards the garage to meet Myrtle. When they arrive, Tom shows how his slick personality. Even with Myrtle's husband in the same room, Tom is able to tell Myrtle to meet him at the next train stop. Fitzgerald leaves it to the reader to decide whether Tom's ability to do this was due to his stealthy behavior, or due to Mr. Wilson's unawareness. I feel like Tom's poor moral decisions further demonstrate what Fitzgerald is trying to portray through his character. The lack of moral values from people living in east egg is evident. However, the dinner party that Myrtle hosts shows the difference between Tom and Nick. At the party, everyone is very intoxicated. The fight that breaks out between Tom and Myrtle is not only rude in front of their guests, but causes and awkwardness that leads the guests to leave. The book says that Tom breaks Myrtle's nose "with a short deft movement." What a gentleman!
Nick shows an act of kindness when the chapter ends. Nick sees to make sure that Mr. McKee gets home. This generous act greatly contrasts the poor morals of Tom and his behavior at the party. What I think Fitzgerald is showing the reader is that not only are the things that Tom and Myrtle doing during the party inappropriate, but the fact that the part is even taking place is a problem within itself. Tom and Myrtle are both married to other people. Was anyone else struck by the fact that even their friends didn't have a problem with the affair? This event, the dinner party, demonstrates the lack of character or morals between these people.