The Great Gatsby - Chapter 3 :: English Literature

The Great Gatsby - Chapter 3=============================In chapter three cut off tells us just ab out(a) the first party he attends atGatsbys one and only(a) friday night. He sees himself as the only guest who wasactually been invited by Gatsbys chauffeur earlier in the morning. Hedescribes all preparation on fridays before the party and on mondaysafter the party, e.g. gardeners cleaning Gatsbys home (p.37-39)Arriving at the party break off doesnt know anyone he could let out to andcant even find the host, so decides to stop at the bar, where, alittle later, he welcomes Jordan Baker. They end up in a conversationwith three men and two girls talking about rumors about Gatsby(p.40/41).After a footling time they leave the group to expect for Gatsby, since theyhavent met him yet. They dont find Gatsby, but the library, whereJordan and Nick meet a rummy man talking about the world of thebooks. Leaving the house and sitting down on a table, Nick meetsGatsby, not knowing it is hi m (p.44).Gatsby, an elegant, young man with tanned skin and short hair, inviteshim to a short trip with his new hydroplane in the following morning. Gatsby leaves and after Nick has learned Jordans rumors about him,they see him rest all alone on the steps of his backyard. When hisbutler delivers Gatsbys meat to Jordan, that he wants to talk toher, Nick, alone, goes back into the house to observe young ladies and sometime(a) men (p.47)When he decides to leave the party he meets Jordan and Gatsby comingout of one room together. Jordan tells him to call him, and Nickleaves. Outside he meets the drunk man he had met earlier in the