The Great Gatzby essays

The Great Gatzby essays The Great Gatsby is a story, told through an observer, about a mans trials and tribulations who tries to regain what he had in the past. The whole focus of the story is on Gatsbys dream, his desire to rekindle the flames of a previous fire. Daisy, the fire, is along for the ride. A ride that contains many twists and turns that only lead to corruption. Nick, the narrator of the story, has just moved from the Midwest to New York. Knowing that Nick is the narrator, it is important to realize that some of the things he says or feels could be swayed by his own emotions. Also living in New York and near to Nicks house is the Buchanans. Tom Buchanan is an acquaintance from Nicks days in college and Daisy is Nicks cousin. Nicks move is going very smoothly and his cousin is getting him used to the high-class lifestyle. Being from a middle class society Nick, at times, enjoys the elegant parties that are thrown almost every day. At Daisys house is where Nick is informed about Toms affair. Jordan, Daisys friend, catches Nick up on the latest gossip and hopes Nick would be able to help the situation. Jordan also asks about Nicks neighbor, Gatsby, whom he has not yet met but decides to later on. One afternoon Tom invites Nick out for an evening in the city. This is when Nick realizes the severity and the careless nature of the affair. Along the way they pick up Myrtle, Toms second lover, and head off to another party. At the party we find out that Tom and Daisys relationship is not going to last. Nick is finally introduced to his neighbor in chapter 3. Gatsbys driver invited Nick to a party at Gatsbys house. There were many people in attendance and few knew the host. Everyone was gossiping about the mysterious Gatsby and Nick took it upon himself to find the truth. By wondering through the party he meets Gatsby a ...