Ch1?s

1. Consider the references to people in literature or history in the chapter. What purpose(s) do they serve? 2. Write a character sketch of Daisy (or Tom or Jordan), focusing on the recurring “tag” used to describe them. Daisy leans forward and talks in a low voice; Tom is restless and hulking; Jordan balances something on her chin almost in an athletic stance. What is Fitzgerald’s purpose in thus describing them? 3. Explain how the first chapter of this novel is critically important in the development of plot, characters, and themes.

Chapter 1 1. In chapter 1 there are references to people in literature or history the purpose of these references is to set up a time parameter. It also allows the reader to better understand the period in which the reader is describing. 2. Daisy leans forward and talks in a low voice to draw people close and attract attention. She also appears as if she has no care in the world. Fitzgerald’s purpose in describing them this way because he wants to introduce and describe the characteristics of the main characters in the story. 3. The first chapter is very important in development of plot characters and theme because we are introduced to Nick, the narrator, Daisy, Jordan, and Tom. We also learn that tom has another girl in the city. And they touch the Gatsby and his mansion. All of these things contribute to the development of the story.

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