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Nick Carraway, the narrator, introduces himself and explains how he moved to West Egg, a wealthy area on Long Island, to work in the bond business. His neighbor is the mysterious Jay Gatsby, known for throwing extravagant parties. Nick visits his cousin, Daisy Buchanan, and her husband, Tom, who live in East Egg, a more traditional wealthy area. During the visit, it's suggested that Tom is having an affair with a woman named Myrtle Wilson. Nick also meets Jordan Baker, a professional golfer. At the end of the chapter, Nick sees Gatsby for the first time, standing outside his mansion, looking at a green light across the bay.

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"Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had." - Nick's father

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"..a sense of the fundamental decencies is parcelled out unequally at birth."

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Gatsby’s neighbor and the narrator

House is located between two mansion. One of them belongs to Mr. Gatsby.

"My own house was an eyesore, but it was a small eyesore, and it had been overlooked, so I had a view of the water, a partial view of my neighbour’s lawn, and the consoling proximity of millionaires—all for eighty dollars a month."

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Nick's cousin

Tom's wife

Gatsby's past lover

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"One of those men who reach such an acute limited excellence at twenty-one that everything afterward savours of anticlimax. His family were enormously wealthy."

"He’d brought down a string of polo ponies from Lake Forest. It was hard to realize that a man in my own generation was wealthy enough to do that." - Nick

"Sturdy straw-haired man of thirty, with a rather hard mouth and a supercilious manner. Two shining arrogant eyes had established dominance over his face and gave him the appearance of always leaning aggressively forward."

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"I was privy to the secret griefs of wild, unknown men." - Nick

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Those with inherited wealth don't respect people who gained their wealth recently. (Tom - Gatsby).

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Nick talks about the "valley of ashes," a dark and empty place between West Egg and New York City where Tom’s mistress, Myrtle Wilson, lives. Tom takes Nick to meet Myrtle, and they go to her apartment. At a party there, Tom gets angry and hits Myrtle when she says Daisy’s name several times.

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Tom’s mistress, married to George Wilson.

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Myrtle’s husband, owns a run-down garage in the valley of ashes.

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“This is a valley of ashes—a fantastic farm where ashes grow like wheat into ridges and hills and grotesque gardens.”

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Instead of rambling this party had preserved a dignified homogeneity, and assumed to itself the function of representing the staid nobility of the countryside—East Egg condescending to West Egg, and carefully on guard against its spectroscopic gayety.

Meaning - Instead of being chaotic and colorful like Gatsby’s usual parties, this one maintained a more serious and uniform tone, reflecting the traditional and reserved nature of the East Egg aristocracy. The phrase “East Egg condescending to West Egg” suggests that the elite from East Egg felt superior to the new-money crowd of West Egg and were careful to maintain a sense of distinction and control, avoiding the lively, "spectroscopic" energy of Gatsby’s typical gatherings.

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I believe that on the first night I went to Gatsby’s house I was one of the few guests who had actually been invited. People were not invited—they went there

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Woman that described Gatsby's real side.

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Despite being wealthy, Gatsby is feeling lonely, because no one really respects and knows him.

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Nick goes to one of Gatsby’s parties, where he finally meets Gatsby himself. He realizes that most people at the party don't really know Gatsby and that there are many rumors about his past. Nick and Gatsby begin to form a friendship. Nick also spends time with Jordan, who tells him that Gatsby is interested in Daisy, Nick’s cousin

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Somber - sad (drūms)

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driver

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This chapter introduces the main characters, like Nick, Tom, Daisy, and Gatsby. The contrast between West Egg (new money) and East Egg (old money) shows the divide in social classes. Gatsby's mysterious nature is set up, and the green light he gazes at represents his unattainable dream.

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We learn more about Tom’s affair with Myrtle. The Valley of Ashes represents moral decay and the consequences of wealth-driven society. Tom's violent behavior shows his dominance and lack of respect for others.

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Nick attends one of Gatsby's extravagant parties and notices how empty it feels beneath all the excitement and luxury. Although Gatsby throws these grand events, most people there don’t really know him, and rumors about his past spread. This chapter highlights the difference between how things look on the surface and what’s really happening underneath, showing the theme of appearances versus reality. Gatsby’s mysterious character adds to the idea that not everything is as it seems.

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I am one of the few honest people that I have ever known. - Nick

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Nick describes guests at Gatsby’s parties, observing that most don’t actually know Gatsby well. Gatsby later takes Nick for a drive and shares stories about his past, including, how he got wealthy and about war hero status, but his stories seem exaggerated. They meet Meyer Wolfsheim, Gatsby’s shady business partner, hinting at Gatsby’s involvement in criminal activities. Later, Jordan tells Nick about Gatsby’s past love for Daisy before he went to war. Gatsby bought his mansion to be close to her and wants Nick to invite Daisy over for tea so they can reunite discreetly.

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Pārspīlēts

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This chapter shows Gatsby’s deep, almost innocent dedication to Daisy, helping us understand his reasons for everything he does. His obsession with Daisy symbolizes his desire for love, security, and social status. However, Gatsby’s partnership with Wolfsheim suggests he has sacrificed some of his morals.

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Person, who shows that Gatsby's wealth isn't that clean-sourced

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He came alive to me, delivered suddenly from the womb of his purposeless splendor.

Meaning - Nick begins to understand Gatsby’s motivations and dreams

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I didn’t want you to think I was just some nobody.

Meaning - Gatsby says this to Nick, showing his insecurity and need for validation. Despite his wealth, he craves recognition and respect.

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Some of Garsby's wealth sources aren't fully legal. That shows dark side of American dream -belief that anyone, regardless of where they were born or their socio-economic status, can attain their own version of success in a society in which upward mobility is possible for everyone.

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Nick arranges for Daisy and Gatsby to meet at his house. Gatsby, nervous and awkward at first, regains confidence as the meeting progresses. The two reminisce about their past, reigniting old feelings. Later, Gatsby shows Daisy his mansion, flaunting his wealth, including an extravagant display of fine shirts, which moves Daisy to tears. Their reunion symbolizes the rekindling of their romance and Gatsby’s belief that he can recreate the past.

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Nick arranges a reunion between Gatsby and Daisy, revealing Gatsby’s vulnerability and unwavering devotion to her. Initially nervous, Gatsby regains confidence as their connection rekindles. During a tour of his mansion, Daisy is moved by Gatsby’s luxurious lifestyle, particularly his collection of fine shirts, symbolizing his attempts to win her love through wealth. The chapter explores themes of love, idealism, and the flawed pursuit of recreating the past, foreshadowing Gatsby’s eventual disillusionment as his dream clashes with reality

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Can’t repeat the past? Why of course you can

Gatsby’s naivety and his determination to live in an idealized version of his memories.

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He revalued everything in his house according to the measure of response it drew from her well-loved eyes

Gatsby’s obsession with Daisy’s approval, showing how his wealth exists only to please her.

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Nick learns more about Gatsby’s past, revealing that he was born as James Gatz, a poor farmer’s son, and renamed himself as Jay Gatsby to pursue wealth and success. He met Dan Cody, a wealthy yacht owner, who became a mentor and inspired his ambitions. Later, Tom and Daisy attend one of Gatsby’s parties, where Tom becomes suspicious of Gatsby's intentions for Daisy. Gatsby is sad that Daisy does not enjoy the party and begins to realize the difficulty of recapturing their past love.

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He wanted nothing less of Daisy than that she should go to Tom and say: ‘I never loved you.

Gatsby’s unrealistic expectations of Daisy and his dream

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Gatsby abandoned hisv name, James Gatz, revealing his ambition and reinvention of himself to escape poverty. His wealth and social status came from his desire to become someone significant, which is reinforced by his mentorship under Dan Cody. When Tom and Daisy attend one of Gatsby's parties, Daisy's dissatisfaction with the event signals that Gatsby's wealth cannot recreate the idealized past he longs for. This chapter explores the tension between Gatsby’s dream and reality, highlighting the flaws in his pursuit of the American Dream.

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Gatsby confronts Tom about Daisy’s love for him, but Daisy falters, unable to choose between her past with Gatsby and her marriage to Tom. The confrontation takes place at the Plaza Hotel, where emotions run high, leading to Tom exposing Gatsby’s shady dealings. Daisy’s reluctance to leave Tom causes Gatsby’s dream to shatter. Later, Gatsby’s car is involved in a tragic accident, leading to Myrtle’s death.

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Gatsby’s dream of rekindling his love with Daisy crashes when she refuses to leave Tom. This shows how his idealized vision of the past can’t coexist with reality

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You’re worth the whole damn bunch put together

This is Nick’s statement to Gatsby, showing his admiration for Gatsby’s idealism, despite the flaws in his pursuit.

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I’m going to fix everything just the way it was before

Gatsby’s refusal to accept that the past is unchangeable signals his inability to move forward and the collapse of his dreams.

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Gatsby’s idealized vision of rekindling his romance with Daisy crumbles when she cannot bring herself to leave Tom. The confrontation at the Plaza Hotel exposes the disparity between Gatsby’s dream and reality, with Tom revealing Gatsby’s criminal background, forcing Daisy to choose between security and passion. The heat symbolizes the growing tension, while the tragic accident involving Myrtle’s death underscores the consequences of the characters’ moral decay and misplaced desires.

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After the events at the Plaza Hotel, Gatsby spends a lonely night waiting for Daisy to call him, but she never does. Early the next morning, George Wilson, Myrtle’s husband, believes Gatsby was driving the car that killed Myrtle. In a moment of rage and despair, he shoots and kills Gatsby at his mansion. Gatsby dies without knowing Daisy’s true feelings, and the tragic end of his pursuit of the American Dream leaves a profound impact on Nick.

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Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes before us

This quote shows how Gatsby’s dream, much like the green light, was always just out of reach.

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After waiting in vain for Daisy to contact him, Gatsby is murdered by George Wilson, who wrongly believes he was the driver of the car that killed Myrtle. This marks the end of Gatsby’s relentless pursuit of an unattainable ideal, and his lonely death underscores the emptiness of his material success and the disillusionment with the American Dream. The novel’s final moments reveal the devastating consequences of pursuing illusion over reality.