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he lives in the west not the east
Edit: In the novel, Gatsby claims to come from the Mid West, an area of moral uprightedness in The Great Gatsby, but when pressed for specfics, he promptly says he is from San Franisco...
Furthermore, Gatsby claims to have gone to Oxford, but it is later revealed that in attended the college for a short time after the Great War. Gatsby's past is, quite literally, an enigma wrapped in a paradox and the reader is only given a few clues as to what events have occured in Gatsby's past which have led him to the events in the novel.
During the events of the novel, Gatsby lives in West Egg, an area across the bay from an area associated with New Money and gaudiness.
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∙ 13y ago
Jay Gatsby grew up in North Dakota before moving to the East Coast to pursue wealth and social status.
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∙ 13y agoNew York. West egg where the new money was
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∙ 14y agoin the great gatsby where does nick carraway live?
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∙ 12y agoHe said earlier in the novel that he grew up in San Francisco, but in reality he grew up in North Dakota.
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∙ 12y agoNorth Dakota
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∙ 12y agoI believe he is from North Dakota
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∙ 13y agoWest Egg
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∙ 13y agoWest egg.
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How is the story of Gatsby's life revealed?
the true story of Gatsby is revealed through a interview with a reporter that showed up at Gatsby's mansion on day.
To make up a motto or slogan for a paper on Jay Gatsby from The Great Gatsby?
The American Dream Exposed
They invite Gatsby to dinner but leave without him why?
Tom and Daisy Buchanan invite Gatsby to dinner as a courtesy, but ultimately choose to leave without him because they are uncomfortable with the situation involving Gatsby and Daisy. Tom is suspicious of Gatsby's intentions towards Daisy, and Daisy is torn between her feelings for Gatsby and her loyalty to Tom. The awkwardness of the situation leads them to leave without Gatsby.
What did daisy do with her letter from Gatsby?
In "The Great Gatsby," Daisy never reads the letter from Gatsby. Tom discovers the letter and shows it to Daisy, who decides not to confront Gatsby about it. Daisy chooses to remain with Tom, ultimately betraying Gatsby.
What was the dream Gatsby had built up inside of himself?
NOPE
Who set up the meeting between Gatsby and Daisy?
Nick.
Where does nick tell gatsby he should go and why doesnt he go there?
Nick tells Gatsby, "Go to Atlantic City for a week, or up to Montreal." Gatsby would not leave Daisy until he knew what she was going to do.
What does it mean to be Gatsby?
To be "Gatsby" typically refers to someone who is extravagant, flamboyant and known for hosting elaborate parties, similar to the character Jay Gatsby in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby." It can also imply a certain level of mystery and enigma surrounding the person.
Where did Gatsby go with the last of his army pay?
Gatsby used the last of his army pay to attend Oxford after the war.
What does nick remember about the day of gatsbys death?
Nick remembers the rainy day of Gatsby's death, where he was the only one who showed up at Gatsby's funeral. He reflects on Gatsby's hopeful and idealistic nature, realizing that Gatsby's dream was ultimately corrupted by the shallow and materialistic society they were a part of.
What favor did Gatsby ask of nick?
Gatsby asks Nick (via Jordan) to invite his cousin, Daisy by for tea. He will then "just happen to drop by" to see and hopefully connect with her. This setup is just another of Gatsby's strategic lures to entice the upper class Daisy.Gatsby wants Nick to introduce him to his cousin, Daisy Buchanan.
Who unexpectedly drops in at Gatsby's one Sunday?
Tom Buchanan shows up unexpectedly at Gatsby's mansion one Sunday while he is having a party. This causes tension and leads to a confrontation between Gatsby and Tom.
