Ch.1 Pages 1-21
2. In this chapter Nick introduces himself and talks about where he lives. He says he was a literary person in college and has a collection of books on banking and investment and credit securities. He feels lonely at home until someone asks him where West egg village is. Nick guides the man to West Egg where Nick also lives. Nick was supposed to live with a friend from work but he had to move to Washington. Nick then visits his second cousin Daisy in East Egg. They have a nice mansion and Nick has an awkward dinner with them.
3. a. Tom Buchanan
b. "That's what I get for marrying a brute of a man, a great, big, hulking physical specimen of a ----."
(- Daisy) (12)
c. Qualities: He is good athlete because was able to become one of the best football players in college. He came from a wealthy family and still has wealth, which he takes for, granted. He is strong and powerful, most of the characters point this out about him. He has a great amount of muscle, deep, husky voice which he uses to intimidate people.
d. Tom is Daisy's husband. He owns a mansion in East egg and plays polo on his free time. Not many people liked him in college because of his cocky and self-centered character. He does not care about his morals very much. He cheated on his wife and has racist and sexist thoughts/ideas.
Quote:
"Reserving judgments is a manner of infinite hope."(2)
This quote looked important to me because it means to keep judgments to yourself/not judge. When judgments take place people do not allow chances for others. If people have equal chances and acceptance then they can live better without dealing with discrimination or hatred.
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