Following the war, Gatsby studied at Oxford prior to returning home. This was partially a ruse so that he did not run the risk of exposure. When Daisy wrote him , begging him to come home, it was because she was feeling left out of the post war euphoria. She wanted Gatsby by her side. This lapse of time pushed Daisy back into society, determined to take any means necessary to change the direction of her life since things didn't seem to be working out. When Tom returned, she decided to marry him.
Gatsby studied at Trinity College, Oxford in England after the war.
Oxford but only for a short time.
Oxford, in England
In "The Great Gatsby," Jay Gatsby claims to have been a major in the army during World War I. However, this claim is later revealed to be false.
Gatsby recognizes Nick from the war when they were both served in the same division. Nick mentioned to Gatsby that he was from the Midwest, which caught Gatsby's attention.
He did.
When Nick meets Jay Gatsby shortly after midnight, they talk about Gatsby's past and how he came to acquire his wealth. Gatsby tells Nick about his time in the war and his longing for Daisy Buchanan, whom he loves. Overall, their conversation revolves around Gatsby's mysterious persona and his connection to Daisy.
The great depression and the war
Daisy first met Gatsby in Louisville, Kentucky when she was a debutante. Gatsby, then known as James Gatz, was a young officer stationed at Camp Taylor. They fell in love, but their relationship ended when Gatsby went off to fight in World War I.
Jordan tells Nick that Gatsby and Daisy had a romantic relationship in the past when Gatsby was a young officer. Daisy promised to wait for Gatsby, but eventually married Tom Buchanan because Gatsby was poor at the time.
The great depression and the war
Nick and Gatsby met at a party that Gatsby threw at his mansion in West Egg. Gatsby had been watching Nick's house from across the bay and purposely chose to introduce himself to Nick.
One of the rumors about Gatsby that his guests talk about is that he was a German spy during the war. This rumor adds to the mystery and intrigue surrounding Gatsby's background and wealth.
Jay Gatsby went to war because of World War I. He served as an officer in the US Army during the war.
Gatsby shows Nick a medal from his time in the war to prove his identity and establish credibility.