What is Gatsby doing when nick first sees him in the great Gatsby?

Answer 1

When Nick first sees Gatsby, Gatsby is standing on his mansion's lawn looking to a green light across the bay, which we later find out was the light on Daisy's dock.

Answer 2

Staring at a green light across the water

Answer 3

The first time he sees him is when he comes home from Tom and Myrtle's party. At this point he doesn't know what to think of him. He finds him a little strange and he most likely assumes that Gatsby is involved in criminal activity because he is so wealthy and yet does not live in East Egg, the home of old money.

Answer 4

When Nick first sees Gatsby in "The Great Gatsby," he is standing on the lawn at night, looking out at a green light across the bay, which is later revealed to be coming from Daisy Buchanan's house. Gatsby appears mysterious and aloof, creating an air of intrigue around his character.

Answer 5

When Nick first saw Jay Gatsby, he described him as standing there with his hands in his pockets. He was at a table all by himself.

Answer 6

Staring at the green light across the water

Answer 7

sitting at the bar next to nick