Chapter+3+of+TGG

__**Summary-**__

Nick gets an invitation to one of Gatsby’s elaborate parties that he has heard so much about from one of Gatsby’s chauffeurs. At the time of the party Nick goes to Gatsby’s party and is very surprised at all of the guest from the different parts of “Egg”. He notices that the main colors of the party are primary colors and he also notices that the guest from West Egg are trying to fit in with the guest from East Egg and vice versa. His cars and pool and house is the main attraction of the party, it almost seems like he is trying impress someone. In the middle of the party Nick gets to meet Gatsby and is surprised because he seems like a normal man and not that extravagant. Nick takes a special interest in Gatsby and his past life because they have a lot in common. Then later in the party Gatsby wants to have a meeting with Jordan and she comes out saying that she has heard something extraordinary. On the way home, Jordan and Nick see the man Nick deems Owl Eyes in the ditch and after little effort he gives up on his car. Nick starts to take a love interest in Jordan even though he doesn’t trust her. __**Characters-**__ Nick- He gets an invitation for the first time from Gatsby to one of his parties and sees Jordan there. He learns more about the people of West and East Egg and Gatsby and takes a special interest in Gatsby. He and Jordan leave and he tells Jordan about his life story. Jordan- She hangs out with Nick at the party and has a private conversation with Gatsby at the party and then leaves later with Nick. Gatsby- We learn about the life that he wants us to know and we learn more about his actual lifestyle. Owl Eyes- He is very suspicious in the library and later we see him in the ditch drunk. __**Setting-**__ The party is much of the setting and the people there are what really make the setting. You see East Eggers mingling with West Eggers and this is the first time that we actually see Gatsby from first person.

- Nick Carraway goes to one of Gatsby's crazy parties - Notices how much it takes to prepare for a party - 5 crates of oranges and lemons - buffet tables - lights - stocked liquor bar - an orchestra - LOTS AND LOTS OF DRINKING -Notices that Gatsby is a hard host to find -many of the guests did not know who Gatsby was - shows how much people didn't care whose house they were trashing as long as they had a good time -Gatsby replaces a woman's dress that ripped to avoid conflict -Meets up with Jordan Baker Many rumors float around about who Gatsby is - a German spy - killed a man

- Owl Eyes is found in the library surprised that Gatsby had real books - leads back to Gatsby taking his false persona to a whole new level -Finally meets Gatsby - Jordan and Gatsby leave party to have a private conversation - Nick observes the throughly trashed party guests - One man drives his car into a ditch and doesnt seem to care. Like his care was just another possession -goes out with Jordan Baker -Finds that Jordan is a careless driver " You are a rotten drives. Either you ought to be more careful or you oughn't drive at all" " I am careful" " No, you're not" " Well other people are" " What's that got to do with it?" " They'll keep out of my way. It takes two to make and accident." " Suppose you met someone as careless as yourself" " I hope I never will. I hate careless people. That's why I like you." - Shows that Jordan doesn't care about other people and how careless and frivolent she is - Nick says he is the most honest person he knows - we know he is not because he says that his house is a shack compared to Gtasby's and he judges others quickly