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The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby. Chapter Three. The Third Party. 1 st Party – upper class, Buchanans 2nd Party – lower class, Myrtle Wilson 3 rd Party - “New Money” Gatsby Purpose of the chapter is to tell us about Gatsby Fitzgerald describes a typical party rather than one party. 3 rd Party Continued.

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The Great Gatsby

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  1. The Great Gatsby Chapter Three

  2. The Third Party 1st Party – upper class, Buchanans 2nd Party – lower class, Myrtle Wilson 3rd Party - “New Money” Gatsby Purpose of the chapter is to tell us about Gatsby Fitzgerald describes a typical party rather than one party

  3. 3rd Party Continued Descriptions are much acclaimed examples of Fitzgerald's style and ability to create a mood Preparations are like a machine – squeezing oranges, etc. Gatsby's house a machine that processes guests

  4. 3rd Party - Guests Atmosphere described emphasizes the beauty and unreality of the scene Blue gardens, men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne and the stars Yellow is the dominant color – Theme -gold Rumors about Gatsby [killed a man; wants no trouble with anybody] Gatsby stands alone, doesn't drink

  5. 3rd Party Guests, continued Nick meets Gatsby- says he has an enigmatic smile [the same illusion his parties create] “Old Sport” - term of familiarity Theme in novel – illusory beauty shattered by reality [Gatsby's smile replaced by rough neck] Jordan says: “I like large parties. They're so intimate. At small parties there isn't any privacy.” Meaning?

  6. 3rd Party Guests, continued Owl Eyes in the library Connection with Dr. T. J. Eckleberg? Glasses, observer, etc. He is drunk Only person who sees that Gatsby has depth [books are real] Allusion to Belasco – famous theatrical producer known for lavish scenery Gatsby produces illusions like Belasco

  7. After the Party – theme, beauty shattered by reality People fighting, car accident Cars – the American Dream Car loses wheel, but the driver can't comprehend it The carelessness of drivers and their drunkenness Can't understand the consequences of the wheel being off People can't understand the consequences [in a moral world] of their actions

  8. End of Chapter 3 Focus on Nick's life Affair with a girl – drops her when he is expected to take responsibilities Likes the racy, adventurous feel of New York Seems isolated, like Gatsby Likes to wander up street, pick out women, and imagine that he was in their lives – no responsibility Is very lonely

  9. End of Chapter 3 Nick speaks of his relationship with Jordan Baker Discovers that she lies and he doesn't care Conversation with Jordan about driving a car She says that other people are careful, so she doesn't have to be Carelessness of the rich – no responsibilities, no consequences

  10. End of Chapter 3 Nick thinks he loves Jordan Remembers that he is writing letters to a girl back home, engaged to her, signing letters “Love, Nick” Says he is one of the few honest people that he has ever known - irony?

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