Chapter Analysis: The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald

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When I began to read the first four chapters of my ISP novel, I gained many insights into the characters, as well as the plot. I had first thought this novel would be narrated by Gatsby, but instead, the novel was put in the point of view of Nick Caraway. I find it quite interesting that Nick would be sharing Gatsby’s story of getting his life together to bring his lover. Since the novel consists of Gatsby’s life I would have thought that he would be the narrator, to allow the readers understand his true emotions and explain what exactly happened. But now that I know it is Nick narrating the novel I am able to trust his detailed opinion when explaining someone’s character, someone’s story, or witnessing scenarios. In the beginning, Nick states what his …show more content…

When Nick Caraway and Miss. Baker become acquainted with one another, Daisy was very keen on setting them up. When Nick was about to leave their house Daisy immediately tried to get them together, “In fact I think I’ll arrange a marriage. Come over often, Nick, and I’ll sort of – oh – fling you together.” (Chapter 1, Page 25). I believe that in the short term Nick and Miss. Baker will have a closer relationship, but I feel that this relationship will not be too serious since the main focus of the story is on Gatsby. If a stronger relationship occurred it would steer the audience’s attention away from Gatsby and Daisy, as well as Tom’s affair. In the long term, I think that Myrtle will get a divorce with Mr. Wilson. Myrtle constantly complained how she regrets marrying Mr. Wilson, “I married him because I thought he was a gentleman, I thought he knew something about breeding but he wasn’t fit to lick my shoe.” (Chapter 2, Page 35). In my opinion, Myrtle acts as if she does not like being with her husband, the thought of her and Tom being together would make her want to divorce her husband and marry