Gatsby Case

Overview

In fact at the end of the novel Gatsby reveals that he has no friends except for his father, Nick, and the Drunkard. Gatsby clears his reputation with Nick by explaining that he served in the Seventh Infantry, where he first saw Nick. He also says that he went to Oxford but only for a few months and then came home. But the most significant feature of Gatsby's and Nick's relationship is the link that Nick has to Daisy which Gatsby wishes to make an advantage.

Setting

The setting takes place on West Egg. Most of the chapter takes place at Gatsby's house, but at the end the plot moves to New York City. The house is incredible with so many rooms that Nick cannot keep count. In fact, that house has a library with walls of books and ornate decorations everywhere. Gatsby should have a large garden and lawn. His house and estate should resemble Vanderbilt's home since Fitzgerald based Gatsby's home on the Vanderbilt house. There was a beach that many people went down to during the day to take a swim. Moreover, hedges should have lined the estate since Nick's house is separated from Gatsby's estate by a hedge.

Themes

The theme of greed is present throughout the story. Easy money and those that are trying to get it are present. When Nick first joins that party, he sees Englishmen littered around and the easy money in the atmosphere. From this point greed is introduced. Nick is impervious to greed since he has enough money but not too much.

The differences of classes is another theme that is apparent. Jordan Baker represents the upper class and those from East Egg. During the party, they stand aloof from the rest of the common people and talk to others in a condescending manner. This is Fitzgerald's voice against the upper class.

Fitzgerald also advocates the theme of honesty. At the end of the chapter, Nick elaborates that he is the most honest person he knows. This implies that the people around him are liars. In fact that facade of being happy maybe a lie. He is in juxtaposition with Jordan Baker who is chronically dishonest. Honesty is a theme that is present throughout the novel, especially being honest with oneself.

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