The Great Gatzby

             The Great Gatsby is a story, told through an observer, about a man's trials and tribulations who tries to regain what he had in the past. The whole focus of the story is on Gatsby's dream, his desire to rekindle the flames of a previous fire. Daisy, the fire, is along for the ride. A ride that contains many twists and turns that only lead to corruption.
             Nick, the narrator of the story, has just moved from the Midwest to New York. Knowing that Nick is the narrator, it is important to realize that some of the things he says or feels could be swayed by his own emotions. Also living in New York and near to Nick's house is the Buchanans. Tom Buchanan is an acquaintance from Nick's days in college and Daisy is Nick's cousin. Nick's move is going very smoothly and his cousin is getting him used to the high-class lifestyle. Being from a middle class society Nick, at times, enjoys the elegant parties that are thrown almost every day. At Daisy's house is where Nick is informed about Tom's affair. Jordan, Daisy's friend, catches Nick up on the latest gossip and hopes Nick would be able to help the situation. Jordan also asks about Nick's neighbor, Gatsby, whom he has not yet met but decides to later on.
             One afternoon Tom invites Nick out for an evening in the city. This is when Nick realizes the severity and the careless nature of the affair. Along the way they pick up Myrtle, Tom's second lover, and head off to another party. At the party we find out that Tom and Daisy's relationship is not going to last.
             Nick is finally introduced to his neighbor in chapter 3. Gatsby's driver invited Nick to a party at Gatsby's house. There were many people in attendance and few knew the host. Everyone was gossiping about the mysterious Gatsby and Nick took it upon himself to find the truth. By wondering through the party he meets Gatsby a
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