Detailed introduction to Gatsby FINALLY. We find out that one of the reasons Gatsby is so well known, is because of the parties he throws at his mansion every weekend. Everyone in New York shows up, and it's the social event of every weekend. Nick was the first, and only one, who was formally invited to Gatsby's party. On the day of the party, Nick walks over to the mansion, and explains how out of place he feels, and his feelings towards the mystery of Gatsby's past, and current success. There are many rumors about Gatsby's past, about him being in the war, or a German spy, or even a murderer. Regardless of his past, Nick cannot stand it being a mystery. When the guests arrive, the author uses this as an opportunity to show the nature of Gatsby, and it makes the reader wonder more about Gatsby.
When Nick and Jordan go outside at Midnight to watch performances, they sit at a table with a man who recognizes Nick, which is later determined that they served together in the War. As the party goes on, Nick becomes more fascinated with Gatsby, and notices Gatsby's lack of drinking, but separation from the rest of the party to observe. At about 2 in the morning, Gatsby's butler pulls Jordan from the party to talk with her privately, which is a secret. It can be suggested that Nick felt guilty about going to the party, because of the syntax being used for the rest of the chapter.
When Nick and Jordan go outside at Midnight to watch performances, they sit at a table with a man who recognizes Nick, which is later determined that they served together in the War. As the party goes on, Nick becomes more fascinated with Gatsby, and notices Gatsby's lack of drinking, but separation from the rest of the party to observe. At about 2 in the morning, Gatsby's butler pulls Jordan from the party to talk with her privately, which is a secret. It can be suggested that Nick felt guilty about going to the party, because of the syntax being used for the rest of the chapter.