ch.3 pages 39-59

Ch.3 Pages 39-59
 Summary: Nick goes to a party at Gatsby's house. He sees Jordan and hangs out with her. They wonder about Gatsby and cannot find him. After a while Nick ends up talking to Gatsby without even knowing it is him.Nick starts to feel fascinated by Gatsby more. Nick stays a little longer then leaves to go home.

Character- Gatsby: " It understood you just as far as you wanted to be understood, believed in you as you would like to believe in yourself,and assured you that it had precisely the impression of you that, at your best, you hoped to convey." (48)
  *Qualities: Rich- He has a big mansion on Long Island Sound and hosts lavish huge parties. Famous/friendly- Many people want to come to his parties and meet him. Modest- does not drink or dance or associate much with his guests.
 Gatsby is the center of attention in the novel for the most part. Many people like him and know him. He treats people well and acts friendly to him/her. People still do not know him well though. They speculate facts about him even though they enjoy going to his parties.
 *Quote: " It was testimony to the romantic speculation he inspired that there were whispers about him from those who had found little that it was necessary to whisper about in this world." (44)
    Nick says this when he , Jordan, and her friends talk about Gatsby. They wonder what his past was like and tell each other things they think or heard. Nick feels Gatsby knew people do this because he does not tel much about himself to others. The quote brings out a quality Gatsby holds, keeping to himself and being private.