NARRATIVE STRUCTURE - The Great Gatsby The Great Gatsby's narrative structure involves retrospective recounts of events. ... This use of flashbacks creates a sense of mystery around the protagonist, Gatsby. ... Nick always presents a logical sequence of events, filled with quotes of sources other than his own. ... Myrtle's party compared to Gatsby's party in which readers are shown the difference in social strata between Myrtle and Gatsby. Although Nick narrates, building up the character of Gatsby throughout the novel, he is a well chosen witness to recount because he ...

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On the contrary, Tom makes baseless judgments that are visible in the following quote. ... (Pg. 130) This quote reveals how Tom scorns the blacks for no apparent reason. ... His faithfulness to his wife is visible in the following quote-"Well, she (Pammy) was less then an hour old and Tom was God knows where. ... (Pg. 178) This quote shows that Nick is feeling responsible for bringing the two together. ... He did not ever feel barely guilty, as the following quote reveals: "Tom I inquire, what did you say to Wilson that afternoon? ...

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Miss Baker shows carelessness when she goes to all of Gatsby's parties. ... She demonstrates this in the book with this quote. "You must know Gatsby." ... Jordan being involved with Gatsby and Daisy is shown when Gatsby is at launch with Nick and he says. ... This shows that she is getting involved in the scandal of Gatsby and Daisy. ...

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As the title infers, Jay Gatsby is nothing short of great. ... Both Tom and Gatsby are motivated by a woman, whether it is Daisy and Myrtle for Tom or just Daisy for Gatsby. ... Although Gatsby and Tom are very much alike, Tom is a much more outwardly violent and aggressive man than Gatsby, making him much like a vision of Gatsby's evil alter ego. ... Analysis of Gatsby's behavior reveals this misunderstanding. ... It is possible that Nick may identify with Gatsby, which can be seen when he states, " I'd been writing letters one a week and signing them Love, Nick' - (64) ...

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• Grade Level: High School