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The Great Gatsby: Chapter One Insights on Wealth, Morality, and Dreams

In the first chapter of "The Great Gatsby," F. Scott Fitzgerald introduces us to the contrasting worlds of East and West, embodying the American Dream's allure and disillusionment. The characters of Nick, Tom, and Daisy Buchanan exemplify different facets of wealth and societal expectations, while Gatsby's mysterious hope is symbolized by the green light at Daisy's dock. As Nick grapples with his judgments of the wealthy elite, Fitzgerald delves into themes of morality, aspiration, and the complexities of human relationships.

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The Great Gatsby: Chapter One Insights on Wealth, Morality, and Dreams

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  1. The Great Gatsby Chapter One Notes

  2. Titles Fitzgerald Considered • Among the Ash Heaps and Millionaires • Trimalchio in West Egg * • Trimalchio * • On the road to West Egg • Gold-hatted Gatsby* • The High-bouncing Lover* * Trimalchio is a character in a 1st century Roman novel by Petronius. He is a former slave who gained wealth and power through hard work. He is known for throwing lavish parties with exotic dishes and entertainment. * Read the poem at the beginning of the book to understand the references/allusions.

  3. Nick’s background • From the West (Midwest) which represents solid morality, work ethic, dependability, and a no-nonsense approach to life • East represents money, excitement, the American dream, carelessness • Nick detests all that Gatsby represents, but says Gatsby turned out all right in the end – a paradox – (G. stays true to his dream) • Nick claims to be the best one to narrate because he is not judgmental – people tell him intimate things (his suspended judgment is an asset and a flaw at the same time (paradox)

  4. Dinner at the Buchanans’s • First of three parties that Fitzgerald presents • Nick sees much that should disillusion him about the rich • Tom – affair with Myrtle - bullies people, pushes Nick - pseudo intellectual – book on keeping the races in their place • Old versus new money

  5. Daisy and Jordan • Daisy and Jordan seem to float when Nick enters the room – they seem insubstantial • Daisy – has a pretence of sophistication; attempts to draw out an emotional response form Nick; wants her daughter to be a beautiful fool; has no plans; can’t make plans • Jordan – literally has nose in the air, a snob

  6. First glimpse of Gatsby • Image of arms out to Daisy’s green light at the end of her dock • Represents hopefulness, the American dream, faithfulness, dedication • Green – money, envy, magic

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