the great gatsby chapter 1 summary
The Great Gatsby Chapter 1 Summary
Summary: Chapter 1 of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald introduces the readers to the narrator, Nick Carraway, who moves to West Egg on Long Island, next to the extravagant mansion of Jay Gatsby. Nick talks about his privileged East Coast upbringing and his move to New York to learn about the bond business. Nick attends a dinner with his cousin Daisy Buchanan and her husband Tom Buchanan, who live in East Egg. Throughout the evening, it becomes evident that Tom is having an affair. The chapter closes with Daisy’s friend, Jordan Baker, revealing that Gatsby is in love with Daisy.
In this chapter, Fitzgerald sets the stage for the rest of the novel, introducing key characters and hinting at the underlying themes of wealth, love, and the pursuit of the American Dream. The stark contrast between the lavish, carefree lifestyle of the wealthy characters and the hidden turmoil beneath the surface creates a sense of intrigue and foreshadows the conflicts that will unfold in the subsequent chapters.@LectureNotes.