Chapter 6 Summary-
Gatsby reveals the truth about his past. His real name was James Gatz, who struck luck when he found the yacht of Dan Cody. He followed Dan Cody for awhile until Cody's "inhospitable" death. Gatsby then inherited Cody's 25 thousand dollars. Nick feels that he can no longer believe in Gatsby, but continues to help him. One night, Gatsby set up a party where Tom and Daisy were both invited. Gatsby was able to dance with Daisy for about 30 minutes, but other than that moment, the night was unpleasant. Gatsby worries that the night did not please Daisy enough, but he still stays determined "to fix everything just the way it was before. (Fitzgerald 110)"
Dan Cody
b. "The transactions in Montana copper that made him the verge of soft-mindedness, and, suspecting this, an infinite number of women tried to separate him from his money. (Fitzgerald 99)"
c. Dan Cody was described as Gatsby's "best friend" in the previous chapter. In this chapter, Dan Cody's relationship with Gatsby is fully explained. Cody is about 50 years old and is very wealthy. He took Gatsby and sailed with him on his yacht. Cody was a drinker and admitted that he was a different person when he drank. Cody's drinking problem is the reason why Gatsby does not drink as well.
d. Dan Cody is a role model for Jay Gatsby. In every way, Gatsby has tried to become like Dan. I think that Dan represents the wealthy side of society which Gatsby bases his appearance on.
"Moreover he told it to me at a time of confusion, when I had reached the point of believing everything and nothing about him. (Fitzgerald 101)"
This quote caught my attention because it will allude to future events. Nick begins to realize how dangerous his relationship with Gatsby is. Nick is getting too close to a person he does not even fully know. This quote firmly supports the fact that Gatsby is hiding a lot of things about himself and cannot be trusted. Gatsby's true intentions will not be known until the very end of this novel.
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