1. What do you find is the most crucial in the plot in Chapter 1? In chapter one of The Great Gatsby, I believe the most crucial point is when Gatsby reaches for a green light in the darkness to guide him to his goal. This green light represents Gatsby’s hopes and dreams. I believe this is the most crucial part of chapter one because it sets the stage for the rest of the story. This green light is so important to the story because Gatsby associates it with Daisy, and the “American Dream”. His future goals is another thing the green light symbolizes. 2. How does Nick describe himself at the beginning of the novel? Nick Carraway is the narrator of the story and calls himself the author of the book. He describes himself as highly tolerant and highly moral. He mentioned that he learned from his father to refrain from judging other people, because his own moral standards will not be met leading him to misunderstanding people. 3. How does Nick describes Tom Buchanan? Tom Buchanan is a powerful figure and a member of Nick’s social club at school when they attended Yale. The first time Tom appears in the story is when Nick goes out to dinner with him and his wife Daisy, who is also …show more content…
Scott Fitzgerald, it is set in 1924, the beginning of what some call “the roaring 20’s” or, the “Jazz Age”. Fitzgerald includes certain elements of the jazz age in his story that help the story seem historically correct and show true to the time period. For example, speakeasies. During the prohibition, there was not much for people to do for fun so they would try to find speakeasies. So much was coming to light during that time such as the radio, cars, women being able to vote and places to get together and illegally drink. Fitzgerald successfully includes those elements throughout the story, like when Myrtle is hit by a car. Gatsby’s parties were the epitome of common 20’s life. They were a secret place for people to gather, mingle, and