Quick Overview of Chapter 4 After the party, Nick and Gatsby begin to spend more time together. In this chapter specifically, they head to New York together (to have lunch) and Gatsby begins to share his past with Nick. Pay close attention to things Gatsby shares about his past. When they arrive to the City, they have lunch with a man named Meyer Wolfsheim who may have some underground business connections. After lunch, Jordan and Nick meet and discuss things that start bringing the pieces of this novel together!
Chapter 4 of Gatsby The mystery of Gatsby…. Why does Gatsby ask Nick what he thinks of him?? Gatsby is seen as the ideal lover: a soldier going off to war, brave and handsome, young and pure. Illustrious past (true or not) Illustrious past (true or not) Myer Wolfsheim-shady character-How does meeting him help understand where Gatsby gained his wealth? Myer Wolfsheim-shady character-How does meeting him help understand where Gatsby gained his wealth? Involved in under crime/gambling/bootlegging Involved in under crime/gambling/bootlegging
Chapter 4 Continued Importance of the “Green Light” Importance of the “Green Light” Symbolizes what? Symbolizes what? What do we now know about Gatsby and why he came to the West Egg (the purpose of gaining his fortune, ect)…. What do we now know about Gatsby and why he came to the West Egg (the purpose of gaining his fortune, ect)…. What does Jordan tell Nick that Gatbsy wants him to do??? What does Jordan tell Nick that Gatbsy wants him to do???
Chapter 5 Gatsby’s demeanor as the chapter opens— Gatsby offers Nick a job? Why?? Meeting of Daisy and Gatsby at Nick’s house (raining/awkward sense between the two) Takes Daisy to his house-(notice how he brags on his house/specifically tells Daisy about his clothes and who makes them)…Why is this important? Dan Cody –the man who educated Gatsby on money Mr Klipspringer (boarder) is instructed by Gatsby to play romantic song