Chapter+6

Chapter Six


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**Summary **

In the beginning, the chapter explains Jay Gatsby's personal life. A reporter goes to the Gatsby mansion in hopes for finding the truth about Gatsby's past. James Gatz, who Gatsby really is, was born in North Dakota. He got a summer job on Lake Superior fishing for salmon and digging for clams. One night, there was a bad storm coming and he saw a yacht out across the water. Gatsby made his way across the lake to warn the owner about the upcoming storm. He realizes that the owner's name is Dan Cody, who is a wealthy man who happens to also be an alcoholic. In return for the warning about the storm, Cody takes Gatz with him on his yacht and creates the name Jay Gatsby. Cody is a heavy drinker and Gatsby is forced to keep an eye on him. Cody dies and leaves $25,000 in Gatsby's name, but he never recieves it. Due to this experience, Gatsby is determined to become wealthy and successful in his life. Tom Buchanan becomes suspicious about the interaction between Gatsby and Daisy, and he is determined to get to the bottom of it. Tom and Mr. and Mrs. Sloane, people Tom had been horseback riding with, are at Gatsby's house having a drink. Gatsby invites them to stay for dinner, but they refuse and instead invite Gatsby to dinner with them. He accepts, but does not realize that the offer was not sincere. Tom and Daisy attend their second party at the Gatsby mansion. Both Tom and Daisy have an awful time, and this makes Tom very pleased. Tom believes that Gatsby has recieved his fortune by bootlegging, which makes Daisy upset and defensive. Gatsby is unhappy because Daisy did not enjoy his party, and he talks to Nick about it. He wants to re-live the past, knowing how difficult that may be. Gatsby remembers the time in Louisville when he first kissed Daisy and he knows that this moment is when Gatsby became so determined to win Daisy for himself.



This photo is of Daisy at one of Gatsby's parties. She puts on an act and tries to enjoy herself but she hated the party.

This photo is of Gatsby and Daisy. They spend time together and Gatsby tries to show off his weath to Daisy. In the end, wealth does not win Daisy over.

Quotes

“He was left with his singularly appropriate education; the vague contour of Jay Gatsby had filled out to the substantiality of a man.” (100-101). This quote is talking about how Dan Cody educated Gatsby and it wasn’t until Gatsby met Cody that he began acting like a man. After Dan Cody died, Gatsby knew what he needed to do to become successful man.

“But the rest offended her- and inarguably, because it wasn’t a gesture but an emotion. She was appalled by West Egg, this unprecedented “place” that Broadway had begotten upon a Long Island fishing village-appalled by its raw vigor that chafed under the old euphemisms and by the too obtrusive fate that herded its inhabitants along a short-cut from nothing to nothing. She saw something awful in the very simplicity she failed to understand.”(107). This quote shows the feelings and emotions Daisy has at Gatsby’s party. She is horrified by the scene in Gatsby’s party. This is the beginning of Daisy starting to see how Gatsby is and how he lives his life. I think that this incident turned Daisy away from Gatsby. She tries to put on an act and pretends that she loves the party but deep down she hates it. Gatsby knew that Daisy did not like the party and that upset him.

"He knew that when he kissed this girl, and forever wed is unutterable visions to her perishable breath, his mind would never romp again like the mind of God. So he waited, listening for a moment longer to the tuning-fork that had been struck upon a star. Then he kissed her. At his lips' touch she blossomed for him like a flower and the incarnation was complete." (110-111) This marks the first moment when Gatsby goes from being a normal guy with random and free ambitions, to a man with a set goal. That goal is to earn Daisy's love and hand in marriage. Every thing else he wanted in life goes right out the window and Gastby decides he wants to drop everything else in his life and be with her.





"...'You can't repeat the past.' ' Can't repeat the past?' he cried incredulously. 'Why of course you can!'" (110) In this short line uttered by Jay Gatsby it reflects the spirit of the Roaring 20's. This line shows the determined spirit that is living in a dream world and believes anything can be done.

**Symbolism **

The horses that Tom, Mr., and Mrs. Sloane are riding when they arrive at Gatsby's house are symbols of the large class difference that Fitzgerald tries to display. The three who were riding horses are all from East Egg where everyone is almost aristocratic in their lives and lifestyle. Gatsby, who lives in the West Egg, might have as much money as the Sloanes or Buchanans, but because Gatsby is not from the same section of town the others believe that he is not in the same social class. The Sloanes and Tom treat Gatsby as if he is not as important or wealthy as them. They look down at Gatsby from their "high horses" and think that he lacks the social grace and other aspects that define the prominent and wealthy East Egg residents.

The New York Times
 * Newspaper Article **
 * Breaking News! **


 * Everyone tired of Jay Gatsby’s secrets? Well, we have found out the truth. James Gatz, his real name, has become a millionaire and no one knows how, until NOW! James Gatz has been bootlegging around New York City. He has been selling alcohol at an over priced rate and making millions for it. He has been pretending that he works as a Pharmacist, but behind the doors, he has been selling alcohol. He has scammed many of his customers. I have talked to a few of them and they are not happy. Everyone watch out. “Jay Gatsby” is not the man you think he is. More information will be posted within the next couple of weeks. **



Don't believe "Gatsby".

**Contribu​tion Statements **

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 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Bella Toscano || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Contribution Table, Quotes and Importance
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Michaela Johnson || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Quotes and Importance, Photos and created captions for photos,
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Lyra Harris ||  ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Erin Duff || Wrote plot summary, but it ​got revised. Wrote symbolim paragrapgh
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Will Schmieder || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Photos, summary ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Jonathan Campbell || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Fixed typoes​, finished plot summary, Symbolism
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Robert Rodriguez || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Quotes and Importance, Symbolism paragraph ||