Chapter four begins with Nick describing a long list of the people he has met through Gatsby's parties. I can see how going to Gatsby's parties has introduced him into society. Gatsby then comes to Nick's house to take him to lunch. On the way there, Gatsby goes on to tell Nick of his life. Throughout the story he shares, we, like Nick, get the sense that some of what he’s saying isn’t actually true. At the end of the ride, Gatsby mentions a certain “matter” which Ms. Baker was supposed to discuss with him. I don’t know why he couldn’t just tell Nick himself, but he leaves it to Ms. Baker which irritates Nick.
At lunch, we meet Mr. Wolfsheim who has known Gatsby for many years. Wolfsheim mistakenly believes Nick to be a criminal asking if he is looking for a “business gonnegtion” (70). This made me think Gatsby has something shady going on with Wolfsheim. At the end of lunch, when Nick introduces Gatsby and Tom, Gatsby is very uncomfortable and almost embarrassed, although we don’t learn why until the end of the chapter.
Once Nick meets Jordan for tea, we finally learn what Gatsby wants from Nick. We learn that Gatsby and Daisy have known each other for many years, and I got the sense that they were together at many points. Before Daisy got married to Tom, she is holding a letter and crying saying she doesn’t want to marry Tom. I believe the note was from Gatsby. I was surprised to hear that Gatsby and Daisy have known each other and are deeply connected. I am interested and excited to see when they meet up at Nick’s house for the first time in years. Especially since Tom sees other women, I think it will be interesting to see Gatsby and Daisy interact with each other.
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