The Great Gatsby Chapter summaries
Chapter 1 | We meet the narrator of the story, Nick Carraway. While Nick is a major character in the book, his role remains more that of … |
Chapter 2 | Nick and Tom take a trip to New York City. No reason is given for the trip. A detailed description is given of the dreary, … |
Chapter 3 | Here Nick observes the opulence and flair of Gatsby’s very frequent parties. He is then invited by Gatsby to attend, via a … |
Chapter 4 | Nicks mentions that he created a list of the people who attended Gatsby’s parties that summer. The list includes many, many … |
Chapter 5 | Nick returns home that evening, and as he approaches, the sky is lit up as though his house was on fire. As he gets closer, … |
Chapter 6 | This chapter opens with a reporter knocking on Gatsby’s door, and asking for a comment. The question is nebulous, as the … |
Chapter 7 | Gatsby’s estate seems to fall into disrepair, and a Saturday night goes by with no party. Gatsby becomes reclusive, but … |
Chapter 8 | Nick finds sleep difficult. He hears Gatsby arrive home at dawn, so Nick goes to see him. Nick advises Gatsby to disappear … |
Chapter 9 | Two years later, the narrator reflects upon the day following Gatsby’s death. Police, reporters, and gawkers swarmed the … |
