The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Analysis over chapter 6
In the beginning of this chapter, the true Jay Gatsby is finally relieved. Nick learns that before there was Jay Gatsby, there was James Gatz. James was born in North Dakota to a family of impoverished farmers. While beating his way on Lake Superior, James met Dan Cody, a fifteen year old millionaire. Cody took James under his wing, but died shortly after. He left jay 25,000 dollars, but Ella Kaye got the sum taken away from him. The young Gatsby is described as," a platonic conception of himself,"(Fitzgerlad, 98). He is the physical representation of the self made man. When James changes his name to Jay Gatsby, he transforms himself into the man of his highest expectations. He is no longer the poor boy from North Dakota, but a hard working and successful American man. Back to present times, Gatsby has invited the Buchanan's to one of his acclaimed parties. Neither Tom nor Daisy have ever attended one of Gatsby's parties before, so they seem a little uneasy trying to mix in with the West Eggers. Too narrow minded to allow themselves to have a good time, the two show little interest in the party. They are people of old aristocracy and although the people at the party may be wealthy, the Buchanan's do not wish to associate themselves with new money. Sound awfully snobby to me. As the Buchanan's leave the party, Gatsby voices to Nick how he believes Daisy didn't have that great of a time. Nick tries to console him, but I think they both know the party wasn't really her ideal. Daisy represents everything Gatsby has ever wanted. She is the living example of sophistication and wealth, but what Gatsby doesn't realize is that there separation in class will ultimately keep them apart . Similar to Lilly Bart and Lawrence Selden, Daisy may love Gatsby, but not enough to loose her aristocratic lifestyle.
In the beginning of this chapter, the true Jay Gatsby is finally relieved. Nick learns that before there was Jay Gatsby, there was James Gatz. James was born in North Dakota to a family of impoverished farmers. While beating his way on Lake Superior, James met Dan Cody, a fifteen year old millionaire. Cody took James under his wing, but died shortly after. He left jay 25,000 dollars, but Ella Kaye got the sum taken away from him. The young Gatsby is described as," a platonic conception of himself,"(Fitzgerlad, 98). He is the physical representation of the self made man. When James changes his name to Jay Gatsby, he transforms himself into the man of his highest expectations. He is no longer the poor boy from North Dakota, but a hard working and successful American man. Back to present times, Gatsby has invited the Buchanan's to one of his acclaimed parties. Neither Tom nor Daisy have ever attended one of Gatsby's parties before, so they seem a little uneasy trying to mix in with the West Eggers. Too narrow minded to allow themselves to have a good time, the two show little interest in the party. They are people of old aristocracy and although the people at the party may be wealthy, the Buchanan's do not wish to associate themselves with new money. Sound awfully snobby to me. As the Buchanan's leave the party, Gatsby voices to Nick how he believes Daisy didn't have that great of a time. Nick tries to console him, but I think they both know the party wasn't really her ideal. Daisy represents everything Gatsby has ever wanted. She is the living example of sophistication and wealth, but what Gatsby doesn't realize is that there separation in class will ultimately keep them apart . Similar to Lilly Bart and Lawrence Selden, Daisy may love Gatsby, but not enough to loose her aristocratic lifestyle.
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