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Gatsby lives in West Egg on Long Island and formally lived in the "middle-west of San Francisco", as he states. Is neighbors with Nick Carraway. Occassionally, Gatsby goes to the city once in a while to visit friends, Wolfshein for example, or for any errands.

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One important action that Jay Gatsby has done was to serve in World War I where he stood out among other soldiers, able to take down several German opponents. He first started out as a first lieutenant then later was promoted to a major. Earning medals and working with allied governments, he was able to earn medals, like his Montenegro decoration, Orderi di Danilo. This action is able to display his leadership skills, physique, and social skills.

Another important action that Gatsby has preformed are throwing parties. Gatsby throws these ridiculously large parties for people that he doesn't know for one reason only, which is to hope and find his lover, Daisy. This is important to the plot of the story as it shows how much he loves Daisy and is desperate to find her.

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"'I’ll tell you God’s truth.’ His right hand suddenly ordered divine retribution to stand by. ‘I am the son of some
wealthy people in the middle-west—all dead now. I was
brought up in America but educated at Oxford because all
my ancestors have been educated there for many years. It is
a family tradition.’" (70). In this quote, Jay Gatsby explains himself and his background to Nick Carraway, telling him how he attended Oxford and all of his family members have passed away.

"‘No, this afternoon. I happened to find out that you’re taking Miss Baker to tea.’ ‘Do you mean you’re in love with Miss Baker?’ ‘No, old sport, I’m not. But Miss Baker has kindly consented to speak to you about this matter.’" (73). This quote displays the relationship between Gatsby and Baker as they're only close friends and is able to tell her secrets.

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Jay Gatsby claims that he was educated at Oxford and all of his family died, leaving him with a great amount of money. He lives in almost what seems like a mansion or castle where he occassionally "hosts" wild parties there. In love with Daisy Buchanan, he was unfortunately separated from her as he was drafted into World War I, becoming a war hero. Gatsby's lover was snatched by Tom Buchanan when he bought Daisy expensive bead necklaces and married her. Close friends with Meyer Wolfshein and Daisy Buchanan's friend, Jordan Baker.