Chapter 9 Summary-
Many news reporters came to Gatsby's home the next day, but none of Gatsby's friends or family came to visit. Nick was alone at Gatsby's side. Nick tries desperately to find anyone to join for Gatsby's funeral. Nick called Daisy first, but there was no answer. Daisy and Tom had already packed their bags and moved from the East Egg. He tried to contact Meyer Wolfsheim because Meyer seemed to be Gatsby's closest friend, but he was impossible to contact as well. The first visit was from Henry C. Gatz, Gatsby's father. As they introduced each other, Nick received a phone call from Klipspringer, who he thought would be happy to join for the funeral. Unfortunately, Klipspringer wanted no part of it. He only wanted his boots back. He tried hard to contact Meyer Wolfsheim, and he eventually visited him at his home. Wolfsheim was determined not to attend Gatsby's funeral and completely shut down Nick. On the day of Gatsby's funeral, no one arrived. It was only Nick, Mr. Gatz, five servants, the postman, and old owl-eyes attended. After the funeral, Nick decides to leave and return home, but before he left he wanted to talk to Jordan. Jordan and Nick talk for the final time and he explains why things didn't work out. He stays "angry, and half in love with her, and remendously sorry...(Fitzgerald 177)" as turns away. One afternoon in October, Nick meets Tom again. He is able to shake his hand and realize that people like him were careless. He realizes the true nature of Tom and Daisy, and he realizes that his view of them will never be the same. Nick admires Gatsby and his dream, but also, he discovers Gatsby's fatal flaw.
Nick Carraway
b. "hour upon hour, it grew upon me that i was responsible, because no one else was interested - interested, I mean, with that intense personal interest to which every one has some vague right at the end. (Fitzgerald 164)"
c. Nick, the main character of the story, seems to be the most trustworthy character of the entire book. Nick is described as someone who will not judge. He is Gatsby's closest friend and advisor. Not only does he help Gatsby throughout his life, but he also knows the most about the mysterious character. Throughout the book, Nick has transitioned from narrator to observer. Nick has been so caught up in Gatsby's ideals that the reader no longer knows about Nick's. Now that he is 30 years old, he believes that he has approached a new decade, a new beginning.
d. Nick is the narrator of the story. His ability to see society for what it truly is gives the reader a big perspective of what is going on. Nick becomes an observer of Gatsby's life. Throughout the book, he becomes so caught up and obsessed in Gatsby. Every detail and every action is recorded and observed by Nick.
"Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes before us. It eluded us then, but that's no matter - to-morrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther... And one fine morning -(Fitzgerald 180)"
This caught my attention immediately because it applies to everyone then and now. It calls out to all people who have dreams and goals. Dreams are so difficult to obtain, but this book calls people to keep reaching out. Gatsby is admired by Nick for staying true to his dream, and that is why Gatsby is regarded as "great." The question, "Will we reach our goals?," will never be answered. People born into freedom have a natural want for more, and this thirst for more will never be fully satisfied. That is why we must always "run faster" and "stretch our arms farther" to attempt to achieve a certain goal.
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