First Impressions of Jay Gatsby

“Only Gatsby, the man who gives his name to this book, was exempt from [Nick’s] reaction- Gatsby, who represented everything for which I have an unaffected scorn…”

This quotation goes on to describe Gatsby as “gorgeous” and “related to intricate machines that register earthquakes.”

The next impression I get comes from the description of his mansion:

“… a colossal affair by any standard- it was a factual imitation of some Hôtel de Ville in Normandy….”

One word describes this- wealthy. His extravagant mansion shows that he is trying to impress and show off with his possessions. Some time passes before we hear of Gatsby again (end of Chap

The beginning of Chapter 3 describes the transformation of Gatsby’s garden and house for parties, It also shows his wealth again, “ two motor boats, Rolls-Royce and a station wagon.”

Gatsby’s fist impressions on me are that he is a friendly person, but there is something odd about him. His past is unknown to anybody and he is very wealthy. At his parties, you never see him for long. He had a long conversation with Jordan Baker, which we will hear about later in the book. He is very extravagant and spontaneous, yet still mysterious and hidden.

Another way Fitzgerald describes Gatsby is with rumors, also keeping Gatsby hidden. Fitzgerald also uses deep description of the atmosphere surrounding him.

These are my first impressions on Jay Gatsby and view of the atmosphere that they lived in.

Finally we start to get a background when Nick asks Jordan where he is

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