What Is The Turning Point In Chapter 3 Of The Great Gatsby

In Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby, the author tells an intriguing tale about the hollowness of the upper class, thwarted love between a man and a woman and the rapid decline of the American dream. Although all of the chapter’s work hand in hand to explore these themes, three of the nine chapters hold the most significant turning points in the novel. One of them which includes chapter three. In this chapter, Nick attends Gatsby’s party. By doing so, he realizes that this Gatsby is more than a mere upper class citizen, as he states “We all turned and looked around for Gatsby. It was testimony to the romantic speculation he inspired that there were whispers about him from those who found little that it was necessary to whisper about in this world” (44). This holds an extreme importance to the story, as Gatsby is expressed to be more than just an ordinary man, but an idea which most people had, and wanted to know more of. This fulfills the theme of the hollowness of the upper class, by revealing that although the people in this setting were all from well-to-do homes, they still found it necessary to try to demean Gatsby’s accomplishment by spreading false rumors about him. In addition to this, Nick also meets the mysterious Gatsby in this chapter. Their meeting is the beginning of Gatsby’s dubious plan.

In this chapter, the truth behind the “Great Gatsby” is disclosed. The source of his wealth, his real name, and his journey from grass to grace, is revealed. This chapter marks the end of Gatsby’s mysteriousness and the beginning of a reignited secret affair with Daisy. In this chapter, the author’s desire to show the rapid decline of the American dream is accomplished, as a portrayal of decayed social and moral values were exhibited by both Gatsby and Daisy. This could also be seen as a story of long separated lovers, which is also another theme in the