Why Is Gatsby Strange

Fitzgerald has guests gossiping about Gatsby and his parties to show there is no friendship between Gatsby and his guests. Catherine says to Nick “ Well, they say he’s the nephew or cousin of Kaiser Wilhelm. That’s where all the money comes from” (37). Gatsby could have damage done to him from this rumor being talked about. All of Gatsby’s guests besides Nick thinks he is very strange. Nick's opinion of Gatsby is him being a generous gentleman. However, no matter how extravagant the uninvited guests think Gatsby is strange, many people still show up. Fitzgerald says “The bar is in full swing and floating rounds of cocktails permeate the garden outside until the air is alive with chatter and laughter and casual innuendo and introductions