RR #6

pages 59-74
7/13/10

It is not long before Nick realizes he has feelings for Jordan. This I was expecting only because most books most have some mushy gushy feelings or it wouldn't be as interesting or realistic to some readers. The next chapter begins with nothing but a list of names. Although I understood Fitzgerald added the names to give the fact that Gatsby is well known impact, this section of the chapter was disappointing to the point where I almost skipped it. However the names give the reader a good idea of how big and random the parties actually are and after you get through the names the chapter picks up speed. When Gatsby invites Nick to lunch and Nick is told it is in regards to the chat Jordan and Gatsby had at the party. I was curious to find out why Nick was included in this situation. At lunch Nick meets one of Gatsby's friends and is quickly asked if he would like a job. This job offer seemed a little undercover me and made me wonder if Gatsby was actually a good man. Fitzgerald has continued to leave hints about something suspicious going on between some of the men in West and East Egg. It keeps you guessing and makes you wonder whether this will turn out to help end the story or help to start the climax of the story. Even more peculiar, when Nick introduces Gatsby to Tom Gatsby looks worried and flees out of the restaurant.