When Gatsby tells Nick about his past, Nick isn't sure if he is truthful. Even when he says "i'll tell you Gods truth" he still doesn't trust him. He begins to also see the people he knows which is Mr. Wolfsheim a man that fixed thwe world series. this puts him in a situation if he should trust the man.
In this chapter, Gatsby seems to exemplify his "mysterious" personal traits. He is an enigma, and "usually finds himself among strangers because [he] drifts here and there trying to forget the sad thing that happened to [him]." Furthermore, when Gatsby speeds through the valley of ashes, he is pulled over and Gatsby shows him a "white card" and is exempted from what otherwise would be a hefty ticket. There is so little known about Gatsby, and that alone seems to grab the readers attention and make them want more. -Ramsey Luce, Pd. 2
Chapter 4 is all about Gatsby and his unbeknown past. Although he comments on his foretime, the narrator, Nick, displays doubt and understands why so many people have different thoughts of Gatsby. The real story is not known. By asking the narrator what he thinks of him, it shows how close Gatsby is getting to his “old sport.” In addition, Jordan mentions Gatsby and Daisy’s past. Gatsby’s mansion and the events that go on are not even for his entertainment; it is all for Daisy. The narrator is not about that “chisme” life for he decides to forget about his surroundings and just spends the rest of the night admiring Jordan.
Agreeing with Matthew and Ramsyy, the author portrays Gatsby as a mysterious man. At this point, the reader knows about Gatsby's past. Similar to Nick, the author gives the reader the option to either believe him or not. I believe the author does this in order to test the readers ability to choose right from wrong. The author fulfills this task throughout the story, especially in chapter 4.
Gatsby’s short lived story of a background is questionable enough, let alone when Nick notices he begins acting sheepish as if crawling under his own skin hoping no one will depict his true form. The only proof of some aspect within his life is that he participated in the Great War only because Gatsby appeared with a medal of honor and handed it to Nick. Like Nick, this was the only part of his history the reader could truly believe, due to the solid proof. Mr. Wolfsheim was introduced, as a “mafia gangster galore.” His accent kept intriguing and his odd outbreak knocked the reader off when his tough structure broke apart as he sniffled with sensitivity. Just like the saying goes, the toughest guys are the biggest babies. What was also odd was “The Great Gatsby”, becoming suddenly, a sheepish little boy running away scared from Tom’s sight. He obviously was intimidated and/or scared from facing the truth, knowing who he was. The reader may have been (I know I was) shocked and allured when Jordan told Nick the origin of what was “Daisy and Gatsby.” It was a “that explains it…” moment, when it came to the conclusion as to why he’s still so in love to that day over Daisy. That’s how strong it was back then; it’s a wonder if it grew more over the past few years? The letter situation with her wedding, left clues suggesting it was from Gatsby but it left the reader hanging, wanting to know what it read, that made her want to drink so much and forget the troubles of the world, as well as put into risk her marriage that same day. When Nick gets with Jordan, he finally has a spark of interest in his life and then disappointed particularly hit me when he chose Jordan the so called “good girl” who always seemed bored, only gossiped, and was clearly (as he learned) dishonest.
This chapter magic, I know what I'm seeing but not really sure whats there. the author tells us Gatsby's version of the past but really I'm not sure I believe him. which really makes you wonder even more who is Gatsby for real? which kinda sucks cause we never really find out for sure for sure Gatsby's past. kinda like chronicle of a death foretold if you ask me
this chapters like magic, I know what I'm seeing but I'm not really sure its there. We get Gatsby's version of the "true" story but Im not really sure I believe him. after all there's so much mystery. it kinda reminds me of the chronicle of a death foretold never really knowing for sure.
At this point in the chapter, Gatsby tries to shed some light on the subject of who he is and how he got into the postion he is at. Although he manages to ask some questions, he only manages to create more questions and more confusion. Ecen with his confident tone, Nick is still doubtful that he is saying the truth. As the story goes on and Gastby show some of his connections in the world, this is almost proof to Nick that this man is not what he seems.
When Gatsby tells Nick about his past, Nick isn't sure if he is truthful. Even when he says "i'll tell you Gods truth" he still doesn't trust him. He begins to also see the people he knows which is Mr. Wolfsheim a man that fixed thwe world series. this puts him in a situation if he should trust the man.
ReplyDeleteIn this chapter, Gatsby seems to exemplify his "mysterious" personal traits. He is an enigma, and "usually finds himself among strangers because [he] drifts here and there trying to forget the sad thing that happened to [him]." Furthermore, when Gatsby speeds through the valley of ashes, he is pulled over and Gatsby shows him a "white card" and is exempted from what otherwise would be a hefty ticket. There is so little known about Gatsby, and that alone seems to grab the readers attention and make them want more. -Ramsey Luce, Pd. 2
ReplyDeleteChapter 4 is all about Gatsby and his unbeknown past. Although he comments on his foretime, the narrator, Nick, displays doubt and understands why so many people have different thoughts of Gatsby. The real story is not known. By asking the narrator what he thinks of him, it shows how close Gatsby is getting to his “old sport.” In addition, Jordan mentions Gatsby and Daisy’s past. Gatsby’s mansion and the events that go on are not even for his entertainment; it is all for Daisy. The narrator is not about that “chisme” life for he decides to forget about his surroundings and just spends the rest of the night admiring Jordan.
ReplyDeleteAgreeing with Matthew and Ramsyy, the author portrays Gatsby as a mysterious man. At this point, the reader knows about Gatsby's past. Similar to Nick, the author gives the reader the option to either believe him or not. I believe the author does this in order to test the readers ability to choose right from wrong. The author fulfills this task throughout the story, especially in chapter 4.
ReplyDeleteGatsby’s short lived story of a background is questionable enough, let alone when Nick notices he begins acting sheepish as if crawling under his own skin hoping no one will depict his true form. The only proof of some aspect within his life is that he participated in the Great War only because Gatsby appeared with a medal of honor and handed it to Nick. Like Nick, this was the only part of his history the reader could truly believe, due to the solid proof. Mr. Wolfsheim was introduced, as a “mafia gangster galore.” His accent kept intriguing and his odd outbreak knocked the reader off when his tough structure broke apart as he sniffled with sensitivity. Just like the saying goes, the toughest guys are the biggest babies. What was also odd was “The Great Gatsby”, becoming suddenly, a sheepish little boy running away scared from Tom’s sight. He obviously was intimidated and/or scared from facing the truth, knowing who he was. The reader may have been (I know I was) shocked and allured when Jordan told Nick the origin of what was “Daisy and Gatsby.” It was a “that explains it…” moment, when it came to the conclusion as to why he’s still so in love to that day over Daisy. That’s how strong it was back then; it’s a wonder if it grew more over the past few years? The letter situation with her wedding, left clues suggesting it was from Gatsby but it left the reader hanging, wanting to know what it read, that made her want to drink so much and forget the troubles of the world, as well as put into risk her marriage that same day. When Nick gets with Jordan, he finally has a spark of interest in his life and then disappointed particularly hit me when he chose Jordan the so called “good girl” who always seemed bored, only gossiped, and was clearly (as he learned) dishonest.
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ReplyDeleteThis chapter magic, I know what I'm seeing but not really sure whats there. the author tells us Gatsby's version of the past but really I'm not sure I believe him. which really makes you wonder even more who is Gatsby for real? which kinda sucks cause we never really find out for sure for sure Gatsby's past. kinda like chronicle of a death foretold if you ask me
this chapters like magic, I know what I'm seeing but I'm not really sure its there. We get Gatsby's version of the "true" story but Im not really sure I believe him. after all there's so much mystery. it kinda reminds me of the chronicle of a death foretold never really knowing for sure.
ReplyDeleteAt this point in the chapter, Gatsby tries to shed some light on the subject of who he is and how he got into the postion he is at. Although he manages to ask some questions, he only manages to create more questions and more confusion. Ecen with his confident tone, Nick is still doubtful that he is saying the truth. As the story goes on and Gastby show some of his connections in the world, this is almost proof to Nick that this man is not what he seems.
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