The Great Gatsby [Chapter One]

Notes from chapter one...

•  The mid-west is a very quiet place. Often people in the mid-west are known for living in a sleepy town.
• The story will show how they are outsiders when coming to New York

 BEGINNING SPEECH.

• The narrator of the novel (Nick) says how he is 'inclined to reserve all judgement'
• Nick was also in WW1.
• At unease when going from the Mid-West to the big city New York.
• Nick seems to be around 29 going on 30 however he speaks with wisdom like and old man who has a very experienced life.
• Daisy is his 2nd cousin.
• In the 1920's everyone lost a lot of money.
• He moved to New York in 1992.
• Supposedly rented a shabby place next to Gatsby himself.
• Narrative device of juxtaposition is used.
•  Foreshadowing that Gatsby will be around later in the story.
•  The imagery that is used can be associated to wealth and power.
•  Physiognomy of Tom
•  Depth to show the setting where they live.
•  Tom is called by his full name. Whereas Daisy is just spoken about as 'Daisy'.
•  Question why is Daisy sad?
•  Tom and Daisy's relationship stands out with the way they interact with eachother.
• Showing the power that he has over Daisy.
• The atmosphere is low. (maybe why Daisy is sad?) (Whats causing this?
• Why has Nick remembered that when Gatsby was walking towards him that he resembled a cat?
• Also, why is Nick so sure when making the assumption that it is even Gatsby walking? He hasn't met Gatsby to no who he is?
• Cars and mechanical objects appear a lot and are a significance in the story.
• Sound is used along with light: 'Bright night, with wings beating in the tree's'.
• The first time we meet Gatsby in the Novel and he has a strong and secure appearence.
• Question why is Gatsby trembling after seeming to sure of himself when walking over.
• When Nick is left in the 'unquiet darkness'. This is unusual wording, which makes you wonder about when your alone and that you dont always feel alone after time, you feel presence among the sounds around you.