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 rises to be a Major "...a young Major just out of the army and covered with medals he got in the war
Gatsby and Daisy first met in Louisville, Kentucky, when Gatsby was stationed there during World War I.
Daisy originally met Gatsby in Louisville in 1917, when he was stationed there during World War I. They fell in love, but their relationship was cut short when Gatsby had to leave for the war.
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.
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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.
Nick learns that Gatsby isn't what people have said him to be. Gatsby served in the war and studied at Oxford. At first, Nick is skepitcal about what he says because the way Gatsby is speaking seems akward and suspicious to him. But Gatsby senses this tension and pulls out his medal from the war and a picture of himself on the polo team of Oxford.
Daisy met Gatsby for the first time at a party in Louisville, Kentucky, before Gatsby went off to fight in World War I.
The great depression and the war
Nick meets Gatsby by talking to him and asks him who Gatsby is and where is he.