that Gatsby is a young man
The First Chapter
because Nick thinks Gatsby wants to be alone by himself
"Incredulous" does not appear in the first chapter of "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
In Chapter 4 of "The Great Gatsby," Gatsby invites Nick and Daisy to his mansion for lunch. Daisy is hesitant at first, but Nick convinces her to go. Gatsby hopes that this meeting will give him an opportunity to reconnect with Daisy and show off his wealth and luxurious lifestyle.
In chapter 6 of "The Great Gatsby," Nick's prediction about Daisy's voice is fulfilled when Gatsby first hears her speak. He is mesmerized by her voice, which he had idealized for so long. This moment marks a significant turning point in their relationship, as Gatsby's dream of being reunited with Daisy starts to become a reality.
Nick first sees Jay Gatsby standing on the edge of his dock, reaching out towards the green light across the bay. This iconic image occurs in Chapter 1 of "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
In the flashback portion of chapter 8, Gatsby told Nick about his past with Daisy and how he fell in love with her when they first met. Gatsby revealed his ambitions of wanting to be successful in order to win Daisy's heart, emphasizing his belief that she is the sole motivation behind his actions.
Chapter 4: "I accepted commission as first luitenant when it began."
Nick is initially impressed by Gatsby's appearance and charisma but becomes suspicious of his background and wealth. He is intrigued by Gatsby's mysterious persona and lavish parties, but also senses something insincere about him.
Daisy Buchanan has a baby with Tom Buchanan. When Nick arrives at the Buchanan home Daisy almost immediately tells him that he should go see the baby.
They are at one of Gatsby's parties in Chapter 3. Nick mistakes Gatsby as one of the attendees of the party, until Nick asks, where the host is. Gatsby announces himself as the host and startles nick. The specifics of their location would be at a small table. Nick was with Jordan and her friends at a small table when "a man about [Nicks'] age" asks Nick about his time in the military. The man happens to be Gatsby.
The first three chapters of "The Great Gatsby" span a few weeks, from early summer to midsummer, in Long Island during the 1920s.