Chapter+6

= Chapter 6 =

Summary Since rumors are circulating in New York, Nick Carraway takes a moment to give insight on what Gatsby's REAL personal history was.. For one, Gatsby's real name is James Gatz. He dedicated his life to becoming successful and wealthy when Dan Cody died. Dan Cody gave Gastby his name, Jay Gatsby, when he added him as his personal assistant on board his yacht. One day, Nick goes to Gatsby's house. There, to his surprise, he finds Tom Buchanan. Nick does not expect to see him there, but Tom was there with Mr. and Mrs. Sloane. Buchanan starts to get suspicious, but does not fully know about the secret love between Daisy and Gatsby. A few days later, Tom goes to a party at Gatsby's house for the sole reason of looking after Daisy. After the party, Gatsby confides in Nick Carraway that he wants Daisy to leave Tom in order for him to be with him. Gatsby believes that his wealth will win Daisy over.

Reflect Chapter 6 relates to the 1920s in the sense that it was an era of rebellion and wealth. In this chapter, wealth is a main factor. Gatsby had dedicated his life to being a wealthy person and in the 1920s, many people had had the same goal. It was a rough time with the stock market and many people looked to marry into wealth and things like that. In this chapter, Gatsby believed that his wealth will win Daisy over. Rebellion is also a connection to the 1920s (just look at the flappers). Rebellion is in the story in the sense of the love affairs. The affairs are rebellious, it is adultery. It was seen as unacceptable.

Comon themes Nostalgia- In this chapter Nick remembers the Jay's past. He says how Jay was originally James Gatz from North Dakota. He went to Oxford but later dropped out. Then he worked on a yacht and fell in love with wealth. He had to take care of the driken yacht owner which is why he doesn't drink much.

The American Dream- Jay is chasing the American dream because he wants wealth, love, and approval. He already has money and once he feels Daisy approves of his lifestyle she will leave Tom and then he will have the love he has been waiting for for five years.

Marxist/Feminist Lens Again, in this chapter marxism is reflected thorugh social and political standings. Jay Gatsby thinks just because he has money and fame and knowledge, that Daisy will love him more than Tom and choose him to go with. Through the femninist viewpoint, Daisy is being treated like property. She is a grown woman, and should be able to make her own choices. When her husband has to follow her to make sure she is doing the right thing comes about, you know there is a problem. He is treating her like a child and not a woman, through the feminist lens.

How does color function as a symbol? "His heart beat faster and faster as Daisy's white face came to his own." (Fitzgerald 110) White symbolizes purity and innocence. Daisy was young and pure at this time, and very innocent. It symbolizes her young pureness.

 Fitzgerald, F. Scott. //The Great Gatsby//. New York: Scribner, 2004. Print.