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?