The Great Gatsby CH 3

This chapter opens up at one of Gatsby’s parties. The party is unbelievably luxurious, as it showcases his wealth with a Rolls-Royce and swimming pool, and has a huge feast in his garden with a live orchestra playing under the stars. With the ample amount of alcohol described, I think it is safe to say that his guests are having a good time. Nick and Jordan wander through the crowd of drunk party-goers in search of Gatsby. In vain, they go outside to watch the entertainment, and end up sitting at a table with a very nice man. The man introduces himself as none other than Jay Gatsby. Nick notices that he is sober and was staying a safe distance away from all the action. After the conversation ended and goodbyes were said Nick and Jordan leave to go home. In the first two chapters, we heard a lot of talk and rumors about Gatsby, but this is the first time we have actually met him in person.