The Great Gatsby Chapter 1 Summary

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The most important part of chapter one is when Daisy talks about her cynicism and says “God, I’m sophisticated!” Daisy’s words lead Nick to think “…as if she had asserted her membership in a rather distinguished secret society to which she and Tom belonged.” This is important because it foreshadows the significant role social positions and sophistication will have on the story. Chapter one also introduces important themes in the book. The juxtaposition of West Egg and East Egg highlights the stark contrast between the social positions of its inhabitants; Tom and Daisy on one side and Gatsby on the other. Nick describes himself as a communicator like his father. Nick is a good listener, such that people often open up to him and tell him secrets,