Nick wants Gatsby's funeral to be important. He wants valued people there, such as "Owl-eyes".
Only a few people attend Gatsby's funeral, including Nick Carraway, Gatsby's father, a few servants, and Owl Eyes, a man Nick met at Gatsby's parties. Most of Gatsby's associates and party guests avoid his funeral, showing their lack of true connection to him.
Nick meets Meyer Wolfsheim, a notorious underworld figure who was associated with Gatsby and known for fixing the 1919 World Series. Wolfsheim expresses his regret at not being able to attend Gatsby's funeral and shares some insights about Gatsby's character and their shared history.
Nick wants Gatsby's funeral to be important. He wants valued people there, such as "Owl-eyes".
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.
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.
Nick's impression of Tom and Daisy completely changes to a negative outlook.
Gatsby's neighbor was Nick Carraway. Nick narrates the story of "The Great Gatsby" living next door to Jay Gatsby's extravagant mansion in West Egg.
Only a handful of people attended Gatsby's funeral: Nick Carraway, Owl Eyes, Gatsby's father, a few servants, and Gatsby's friend, Meyer Wolfsheim. Most of Gatsby's supposed friends and acquaintances did not attend, showing the superficial nature of their relationships with him.
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Nick tried to get Gatsby's friends to attend the funeral, but most did not show up. He also reached out to Gatsby's father and took care of organizing the funeral arrangements. Despite his efforts, only a few people attended the funeral, showcasing the loneliness and isolation that Gatsby experienced in his life.
Nick is suggesting that being invited to Gatsby's party is rare, exclusive, and a mark of privilege. It implies that Gatsby is selective about his guest list and that Nick is part of a select group of people deemed worthy of attending.
Nick is impressed by Gatsby's car, describing it as a "rich cream color, bright with nickel," and noting that it is an impressive vehicle. He is also surprised by its ability to cut through the mist, symbolizing Gatsby's wealth and prominence.