November 27, 2007

Chapter 6 starts with a reporter going to Gatsbys house and questioning and hoping to get in interview out of him. Nick finds out some of what went on in Gatsby's past and questions weather he is really telling the truth or not. We learn that Jay Gatsby's name was really James Gatz and he is really from North Dakota...it took me a while to figure it out though. It was a bit confusing!! He also worked with a man by the name of Dan Cody, who was a wealthy man. I think Gatsby envied him because of his weathly lifestyle and is trying to replicate that in his lifestyle he now leads. He wants him name to be known, not just because he can, but I think it is because it boosts his self image. It's kind of like he is living in a "fantasy."
Also, what is up with Daisy telling Nick it would be OK for him to tell her if he wanted to kiss her? I thought they were related! I could be wrong, but i thought it was a bit odd.
When Tom, Mr. Sloane, and Nick are at Gatsby's house, i found it a bit ironic that Tom doesn't like the fact that Daisy has been going out on her own lately and that he thinks she is cheating on him. Well HELLO! Look in the mirror. I don't blame her. I think something bad is going to happen between Gatsby and Tom, and I don't think it is going to be good. I am almost certain that Daisy will leave Tom for Gatsby.

November 20, 2007

In chapter five, Nick is on his way home from a date with Jordan and sees a very bright light and thinks his house may be on fire, but as he wlaks up to his house, he realizes that every light at the Gatsby property is on. Except there is not a party going on, there is not even anyone at his house. Gatsby starts walking over to Nick and wants him to go to Coney Island with him, but refuses because it is so late. He then, fairly obviously too, brings up if he asked Daisy to meet him for tea. Nick agrees to set it up and Gatsby offers to go for a swim, but quickly declines. He also offers him a great chance to make some great money to do along side what he already does. Mainly to pay him for his deed.
The next day, Gatsby sends over his gardener to mow Nicks lawn and bring flowers over. It is raining and Gatsby is getting uneasy. Now, Gatsby and Daisy finally meet. There is a very uneasy atmosphere in the beginning. He tells Nick it has been a mistake to meet Daisy, but Nick convinces him to give it a chance. Jay continues to talk to Daisy for another half hour and go back to Gatsby's house where he gives them a tour. He even shows her a collection of shirts that a friend sends to him. Daisy begins to cry because they are so beautiful. In the end, Gatsby and Daisy really hit it off and Nick leaves them alone.

November 13, 2007

In the beginning of Chapter 4, Nick starts to make a list of all the people who have been at Gatsby's house that summer. After completing his list, he explains his trip with Gatsby to the city, where he has lunch with him. He pulls up to his house in his fancy car, which Nick admires. He gets in and they start their trip into the city. Gatsby starts to tell Nick about some of his past experiences, such as he is from San Fransisco, his entire family died and he inherited the fortune which they had, he claims to have went to Oxford, he supposedly collected jewelry in Europe, and hunted big game. Nick is already skeptical, but increases when he says that he has earned medals in Montenegro. Nick begins to doubt him and gets a little angry. Gatsby backs up his information by showing medals from Montenegro and showing him a picture of him holding and cricket bat. As they speed along, a cop pulls them over. Gatsby shows him a white card and the officer quickly dismisses him. I think this shows how significant Gatsby really is. They finally get to where they will eat their dinner. We now meet Mr. Wolfsheim, who claims to have rigged the 1919 World Series. He says that he 'Seized an opportunity.'
After lunch, Nick meets up with Jordan and they discuss the meeting the she had Gatsby. She tells how Gatsby loved Daisy, but when he went to war, she married Tom instead. Daisy has remained faithful to Tom, but Tom has not been faithful to his wife. And now, Gatsby wants Nick to invite Daisy for tea so he can see her again.

November 7, 2007

At the beginning of chapter 2, we find oursleves with Tom and Nick on their way to Tom's other "mistress" who lives in New York City. They come to her house. She lives with her husband above a car garage. The building contained 3 shops, one of wich was a restaurant. Every thing was covered with ashes. Inside, we meet George Wilson who sells and buys cars. His wife Myrtle is the one who Tom is having an affair with. The ashes could symbolize somthing later to come, but I am not totally sure at this point. Later on, we meet the McKees, who Nick describes him as a feminine man. I think he kind of "seals the deal" by saying that Myrtle's dress is adorable, which she does no like much at all.
Chapter 3 starts off with Nick describing what it is like to live next to Gatsby. He describes his blue gardens with men and women coming and going like moths, and on the weekends his Rolls-Royce became very active. This weekend though, a chauffeur extends an invite for Nick to attend one of his little parties. At the party, Nick feels alone until he meets up with Jordan, who we learn has cheated in her first golf tournament, but Nick is still attracted to her. During the party, he unknowingly meets up with Gatsby. He recognizes him from fighting in the Seventh Infatry WW1. They depart and talks to Jordan for an hour. As Nick leaves the party, he sees Owl Eyes stuck in a ditch.