GGP+Chapter+6+summary

Chapter 6: In chapter 6 Nick begins by recaping Gatsby's life. Not the way the rumours, the reporters or anyone else says it his happened. Hes going by history. He starts by saying how he was born on a North Dakota farm as Jay Gatz. He later went on to attend the St. Olaf University in Minnesota but soon dropped out because of the Janitorial work he had to do to pay his tuition. From there he went on to work at Lake Superior fishing and digging for clams and salmon. One day a Yacht came up to him to warn him of a storm and took him in. The owner was named Dan Cody and Jay introdued himself as Jay Gatzby. From there he became close and soon became Dan's personal babysitter when he drank, for he was a very heavy drinker. Cody left Gatsby $25,000 in his will but his mistress wouldnt give it to him. Nick had not seen Gatsby or Daisy for many weeks since he returned home. From there Tom and the Sloane's come to Gatsby's home and when he invites them to stay for diner they refuse, but invite them to come to there house instead. Gatsby later has another party and Tom takes advantage of the time to keep an eye on Daisy instead of spend time partying. Daisy has a terribly time and Gatsby believes he can buy here over with money.


 * Theme : NOSTALGIA, NICK GOES BACK, TO WHEN GATSBY WAS YOUNGER.**

Vocab Word : TUOLOMEE - the name of the yacht.


 * Color Introdue :** Blue - Blue is seen as trustworthy, dependable, and committed. (Kate Smith)

Fitzgerald uses this color to show Gatsby's ommitment to his love for Daisy. Even though Tom does all he can to make sure Gatsby cannot see Daisy he still loves her endlessly. Marxist : You see marxism in this chapter in the industry factor of Gatsby's life. He goes into His own buinsness finding fish and clams then latter moves up a class into a life of luxery and weath with Dan Cody.

Feminst : Tom oppresses Daisy by not allowing her to see Gatsby, and ruining the party for her.