The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Analysis over chapter 4
Some things are becoming more clear while other things just keep getting fuzzier. In chapter four, Nick gets the inside scoop from Gatsby about his true past. Gatsby claims his family was from San Francisco (but they are all dead now?), that he went to Oxford college and then joined the army. Nick right away seems rather skeptical. Gatsby's hesitant tone only further strengthened Jordan Bakers theory that Gatsby didn't attend Oxford. Later in the chapter, Nick is introduced to Mr.Wolfsheim, a friend of Gatsby. While enjoy a drink together, Gatsby hastily exits the room and Nick and Mr.Wolfsheim have a moment to talk privately. Unknowingly revealing a secret, Mr.Wolfsheim mentions how Gatsby went to Oggsford college in England. Why is Gatsby so keen to keep this fact a secret? I don't understand why he wouldn't just say he went to Oggsford unless something terribly bad occurred there (which I'm guessing something did). The truth continues to unravel with Nick meets with Jordan later that evening. She reveals the unknown past between Daisy and Jay Gatsby. Apparently, back in 1917, Daisy and Gatsby were madly in love. When Jay had to go off into the army, Daisy promised to wait for him, but she obviously failed miserably. Although a few years have past, feelings clearly still exist between the two. The extravagant parties, the location of the mansion, the green light. It all leads back to Gatsby's underlining feelings for Daisy. It was not a coincidence that they both live on Long Island, but an arranged occurrence. Jordan notes to Nick,"Gatsby bought the house so Daisy would be right across the bay,"(Fitzgerald, 78). Now, the plot is to bring Daisy and Gatsby together through Nick. I think it's rather strange that Gatsby is very persistent with the idea of Daisy being able to view his mansion. Why is that so important? My only guess is so that she will be able to see the great deal of wealth and success he has acquired. I'm dying to see how this little reunion will turn out.
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