In "The Great Gatsby," Jay Gatsby says he hasn't used his pool all summer. This statement highlights the emptiness and unfulfilled desires in his extravagant lifestyle, suggesting a lack of genuine connections and happiness in his life.
Gatsby decides to use his pool before it's closed up for fall, because he hasn't used it all summer.
George Wilson killed gatsby while he was at his pool. This was after Wilson went to Daisy's house to try & kill her, but tom told Wilson that gatsby ran myrtle over, cause that was his yellow car.
All of his servants.
Gatsby, and then Nick
bootlegging alcohol
In "The Great Gatsby," Jay Gatsby tells Nick Carraway that he inherited his wealth from his family. However, it is later revealed that Gatsby actually acquired his fortune through illegal activities like bootlegging and other criminal enterprises during the Prohibition era.
Gatsby really disapproves of their relationship. He wants Daisy all to himself
This passage from "The Great Gatsby" uses symbolism and metaphor to illustrate the downfall of Gatsby and the corruption of the American Dream. The idea of "foul dust" and "what preyed on Gatsby" symbolize the destructive forces at play, while the "temporarily closed out my interest" reflects a disillusionment with the superficiality and emptiness of the society depicted in the novel.
In "The Great Gatsby," only Nick Carraway, Gatsby's father, Owl Eyes, a few servants, and a minister attend Gatsby's funeral. All the characters who frequented Gatsby's lavish parties during his lifetime abandon him in death.
He thought his parties were classy fun and extravagant. He thought it would be the sort of thing they were used to attending and enjoyed. He didnt realize that his parties were too low class for Daisy and Tom (in particular, Daisy) who come from old money
When Gatsby returns from the military, he begins an underground bootlegging operation and uses the money to throw all of these expensive, wild parties. Most of his guests did not know him, but they all came to his parties and celebrated his name anyway.
Gatsby has replaced all his servants with people he can trust more, likely to ensure his parties and other activities are run smoothly without any leaks or disturbances caused by disloyal staff. This demonstrates Gatsby's desire for control and secrecy in his personal affairs.