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.