Question

in chapter 4 of the great gatsby, gatsby relates to nick a portion of his past as they drive into new york city.
how does this flashback contribute to the meaning of the story?
select each correct answer.
□ nick realizes that gatsby has no idea what other people think of him
□ because some details are ridiculous, while others seem true, gatsby remains a mystery.
□ nick doubts gatsbys truthfulness and realizes gatsby is trying to reinvent himself
□ the two men bond over their experience fighting in the war
□ gatsby reveals he is aware of the stories people tell about him

Explanation:

• In Chapter 4 of The Great Gatsby, Gatsby's flashback to Nick has several implications.
• Gatsby's story has both ridiculous and seemingly true details, keeping him a mystery.
• Nick doubts Gatsby's truthfulness and realizes Gatsby is reinventing himself.
• Gatsby reveals awareness of the stories about him.
• There is no indication Nick realizes Gatsby has no idea of others' thoughts or that they bond over war experience.

Answer:

• Because some details are ridiculous, while others seem true, Gatsby remains a mystery.
• Nick doubts Gatsby’s truthfulness and realizes Gatsby is trying to reinvent himself.
• Gatsby reveals he is aware of the stories people tell about him.