How does Fitzgerald achieve a melancholic mood in the beginning og chapter 8?

Answer 1

On page 20 of The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald changes the mood from a swank New York apartment party to a dark and mysterious atmosphere in West Egg. He achieves this by switching from fast dialogue between people to detailed descriptions of the night and the area surrounding Nick Carraway when he returns home and sees Gatsby for the first time.

Answer 2

Fitzgerald achieves a melancholic mood in the beginning of chapter 8 by describing the desolate late-night atmosphere and the restless, anguished behavior of the characters. The empty and oppressive setting, coupled with the characters' unease and disillusionment, creates a sense of sadness and loss. Fitzgerald also uses rich language and intense imagery to evoke a mood of melancholy.

Answer 3

Using sound imagery. An example is "groaning foghorns" and phones ringing during the chapter.