The Great Gatsby Chapter 1 Summary
Chapter 1
Nick Carraway – The narrator and author of the book. Graduated from Yale and moves to Long Island, New York. He is a bond business men who lives next to a millionaire: Jay Gatsby.
Daisy Buchanan – Nick's cousin. She has feelings and affection towards Nick
Tom Buchanan – The wealthy husband of Daisy. Also a racist man towards colored people when he tries to interest the others about the book, The Rise of the Colored Empire.
Jordan Baker- A competitive golfer
Gatsby- A wealthy young man whom Nick wants to mirror.
“Whenever you feel like criticizing any one... just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had.”
Nick's father has taught him, you should not judge anyone by circumstances which they have no control over. It views Nick as honest and respectful man, …show more content…
This shows that Gatsby wants to reach for his goals and ambitions, but he cannot find it without a sensible reach.
How does Nick describe Gatsby?
He describes Gatsby as a handsome and quiet man. Also, when Nick first saw him, he was isolated and lonely at his own table. Which implies that Gatsby lacks friends and that is why Gatsby hosts parties at his mansion
What do you learn about Tom in the first chapter?
We learn that he is a raciest man, after he interest the others about The rise of the Colored Empire. Judging from Tom's expensive lifestyle, we can conclude that he is wealthy. Also, he only seeks for his own desires, such as having affairs with Myrtle.
Chapter 2
Myrtle Wilson- The wife of George Wilson. She is considered an object of affair according to Tom.
Tom Buchanan – Goes to West Egg to retrieve his lover, Myrtle. Then throws a party at his apartment, and ends up breaking Myrtle nose for uproar about Daisy.
Nick – Gets drunks for the second time at the party, takes the train back to Long Island at 4
Nick Carraway – The narrator and author of the book. Graduated from Yale and moves to Long Island, New York. He is a bond business men who lives next to a millionaire: Jay Gatsby.
Daisy Buchanan – Nick's cousin. She has feelings and affection towards Nick
Tom Buchanan – The wealthy husband of Daisy. Also a racist man towards colored people when he tries to interest the others about the book, The Rise of the Colored Empire.
Jordan Baker- A competitive golfer
Gatsby- A wealthy young man whom Nick wants to mirror.
“Whenever you feel like criticizing any one... just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had.”
Nick's father has taught him, you should not judge anyone by circumstances which they have no control over. It views Nick as honest and respectful man, …show more content…
This shows that Gatsby wants to reach for his goals and ambitions, but he cannot find it without a sensible reach.
How does Nick describe Gatsby?
He describes Gatsby as a handsome and quiet man. Also, when Nick first saw him, he was isolated and lonely at his own table. Which implies that Gatsby lacks friends and that is why Gatsby hosts parties at his mansion
What do you learn about Tom in the first chapter?
We learn that he is a raciest man, after he interest the others about The rise of the Colored Empire. Judging from Tom's expensive lifestyle, we can conclude that he is wealthy. Also, he only seeks for his own desires, such as having affairs with Myrtle.
Chapter 2
Myrtle Wilson- The wife of George Wilson. She is considered an object of affair according to Tom.
Tom Buchanan – Goes to West Egg to retrieve his lover, Myrtle. Then throws a party at his apartment, and ends up breaking Myrtle nose for uproar about Daisy.
Nick – Gets drunks for the second time at the party, takes the train back to Long Island at 4