Bobbie's+Gatsby+Essay+Notes


 * Money:**
 * Ch. 1**
 * 1) Gatsby is gazing the stars which represent fame and money etc. P.25
 * 2) Gatsby has a house next to Nick. P. 25
 * Ch. 2**
 * 1) Gatsby's money maybe from Kaiser Wilhelm. P.35
 * Ch. 3**
 * 1) Gatsby is richer than Nick. P.41
 * 2) Gatsby buys a lot of lemons which are very expensive at that time. P.41
 * 3) Gatsby is very busy, he receives many phone calls from different places. P.49
 * 4) Gatsby owns some businesses. P.49
 * 5) Gatsby's books are all real.P.47
 * 6) Gatsby has a huge party every Friday. P.41
 * 7) Gatsby has some high technology machine. P.41
 * 8) Gatsby is able to send his servants to bring the guests to his party. P.41
 * 9) Gatsby invites a fully equipped orchestra to his party. P42
 * 10) Gatsby's money maybe from the one whom he killed. P.45
 * Ch.4**
 * 1) Gatsby's money is from underground business. P.69
 * 2) Gatsby has a gorgeous car. P.62
 * Ch.5**
 * 1) Gatsby wants to hire someone to cut Nick's grass. P.80
 * 2) Gatsby invites Nick to his "little business" to gain more money. P.80
 * 3) Gatsby says he inherited his money and lost them in the panic of the war. P.87
 * 4) Gatsby says he was in drug business and in a oil business. P.87
 * 5) Gatsby owns a grounds, swimming pool and a hydroplane and the midsummer flowers. P.90
 * 6) "'If it wasn't for the mist we could see your home across the bay,'said Gatsby. 'You always have a green light that burns all night aat the end of your dock'"
 * Ch.6**
 * 1) Gatsby's money is from Cody. P.94-97
 * Ch.7**
 * 1) Gatsby sold grain alcohol over the drug-stores. P.127

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 * Personality:**
 * Ch. 1**
 * 1) Gatsby is lonely P.25
 * 2) Gatsby is afraid of darkness and silence P.25
 * Ch. 3**
 * 1) Gatsby likes to meet different people. P.41
 * 2) Gatsby is humorous. P.49
 * 3) Gatsby has a good memory. P.42
 * 4) Gatsby doesn't like to gloss over and affected. P.47
 * 5) Gatsby is elegant and polite. P.43
 * 6) Gatsby is too outstanding so nobody dares to go around him. P.51
 * 7) Gatsby knows music. P.51
 * 8) Gatsby is a master of comprehending others' feelings. P.49
 * 9) Gatsby cares about every trifle and keeps it in mind. P.45
 * 10) Gatsby doesn't want to get trouble with anyone. P.45
 * Ch.4**
 * 1) Gatsby cares about the gossip about him. P.64
 * 2) Gatsby likes to share the beautiful things to the others like his car. P.62
 * 3) Although Gatsby is telling the truth, he tends to hide something. P.64
 * 4) If Gatsby wants someone to trust him, he will bring enough "proofs". P.63-65
 * Ch.5**
 * 1) Gatsby doesn't will to bother anyone even he wants to meet Daisy. P.80
 * 2) Gatsby likes to repay Nick. P.80
 * 3) Gatsby thinks money can solve every problem. P.80
 * 4) Gatsby becomes nervous while things involve Daisy. P.82
 * 5) Gatsby cares about Daisy's feelings very much. P.85
 * 6) Gatsby treasures friendship. P.90
 * 7) Gatsby likes to order someone sometimes. P.92
 * Ch.6**
 * 1) Gatsby hides his real name "James Gatz" and his histroy. P.94
 * Ch.7**
 * 1) Gatsby is extremely sensitive. P.108
 * 2) Gatsby loves Daisy enough to seize her from Tom. 124
 * 3) Gatsby will to take the responsibility of killing instead of Daisy. P137
 * Bonus:**

I think this is interesting about Gatsby. In this article, the author analyzes the major theme of The Great Gatsby. We can get the truth meaning of American dreams and further information of Gatsby's faith and personality. To understand the historical context of a story is not a bad idea and it can make the story be more intersecting. Also, if we can connect the story to reality, we can remember it easier.