Question

it is already deep into the third chapter when the reader, along with nick, is finally introduced to the title character. why might fitzgerald have decided to hold us waiting so long to meet him?
list the eluces which surround gatsby.
why might \owl eyes\ expect the books in the library to be faked? what does it tell us about peoples opinion of gatsby?
which of the following best describes nicks meeting with gatsby:
□ triumphant
□ exciting
□ anticlimactic
□ paradoxical
□ tedious
does gatsby actively participate in his own party?
re - read and examine nicks description of gatsby:
he smiled understandingly - much more than understandingly. it was one of those rare smiles with a quality of eternal reassurance in it, that you may come across four or five times in life. it faced - or seemed to face - the whole external world for an instant, and then concentrated on you with an irresistible prejudice in your favor. it understood you just so far as you wanted to be understood, believed in you as you would like to believe in yourself and assured you that it had precisely the impression of you that, at your best, you hoped to convey. precisely at that point it vanished - and i was looking at an elegant young rough - neck, a year or two over thirty, whose elaborate formality of speech just missed being absurd.
do you believe that nick is honest? □ yes □ no □ maybe
who does nick believe is dishonest?
what evidence is there that nick might be biased in his representation of gatsby?
i am one of the few honest people that i have ever known.

Explanation:

1. Elements around Gatsby: Gatsby is surrounded by opulence - large parties, a mansion, expensive cars. His parties are filled with strangers, music, and an air of mystery.
2. "Owl - Eyes" and the books: Owl - Eyes expects the books in the library to be fake because Gatsby's whole persona seems like a facade. This implies that people view Gatsby as someone who creates an illusion, and they don't trust the authenticity of his possessions.
3. Nick's meeting with Gatsby: Anticlimactic. Nick has built up Gatsby in his mind, and when they finally meet, it is a more ordinary encounter than he expected.
4. Gatsby at his party: He does not actively participate in the traditional sense. He is more of a host, observing from a distance, not mingling freely with guests.
5. Nick's description of Gatsby: Nick describes Gatsby's smile as rare and reassuring, but also notes his formal yet slightly absurd speech. This shows a complex first - impression.
6. Nick's honesty: Nick claims to be honest, but there is evidence he may be biased. He is drawn to Gatsby and his world, and his narrative may be colored by his admiration for Gatsby. He overlooks some of Gatsby's more unsavory actions.
7. Who Nick thinks is dishonest: Tom and Daisy are seen as dishonest by Nick. Tom has an affair, and Daisy is complicit in the cover - up of Myrtle's death.
8. Nick's bias towards Gatsby: Nick becomes friends with Gatsby and is influenced by Gatsby's charm. He focuses on Gatsby's romantic dreams and ignores or downplays his illegal activities like bootlegging.

Answer:

1. Elements around Gatsby: Opulence, mystery, large parties.
2. "Owl - Eyes" and the books: Expect fake books due to Gatsby's illusory persona.
3. Nick's meeting with Gatsby: Anticlimactic.
4. Gatsby at his party: Does not actively mingle, more of a distant host.
5. Nick's description of Gatsby: Complex first - impression with a rare smile and formal speech.
6. Nick's honesty: Claims to be honest but may be biased.
7. Who Nick thinks is dishonest: Tom and Daisy.
8. Nick's bias towards Gatsby: Admiration for Gatsby clouds his judgment of Gatsby's illegal activities.