In chapter four Nick gives the reader a re-cap of all the people who attended Gatsby's parties. He also retells a lunch he had with him, where Gatsby says he went to Oxford, was born in San Francisco, hunted big game, and received medals for World War I. In a later scene we see Gatsby getting pulled over. Once the Policeman realizes it is Gatsby, Gatsby is free. Nick is introduced to Meyer Wolfshiem, who is claimed to have fixed the World Series. Later, Nick sees Jordan, who tells him the details behind what Gatsby said to her that night. The reality is that Daisy was a beautiful girl near Gatsby's war base, and when Gatsby left for World War I, she married Tom. Now Gatsby is after Daisy, and he wants Nick to set up a tea for Daisy and Gatsby to meet.
Meyer Wolfsheim
"A small, flat nosed Jew raised his large head and regarded me with two fine growths of hair which luxuriated either nostrils. After a moment I discovered his tiny eyes in the half-drakness." (Page 69 Fitzgerald)
-Man who fixed the World Series
-A bootlegger
-Someone Nick does not trust
-Friends with Gatsby
-Flashy with his money
-Little eyes
Meyer Wolfsheim is involved with a lot of illegal activities. To solve the mystery of Gatsby's wealth, this can be certainly an option: Meyer is friends with Gatsby, he does a lot of illegal activities, he fixed the World Series...to make money. Also, I find it peculiar that in his description Nick classifies him as "Jewish". None of the other character are labeled by there religion. Also, Nick makes a point to repeat the Meyer's nose a lot, almost being a little offensive towards Jews. Also, his little eyes description was very intriguing. It is almost like he has small eyes because he does not want to be seen by others because he is ashamed of his actions. So Fitzgerald gives him those little eyes as symbolism for that.
"I didn't want you to think I was just some nobody." (Page 67 Fitzgerald) I chose this quote since it goes along with the theme of "caring what others think of you". Gatsby throws these lavish parties for many reasons: Daisy, to show off, to have fun. He is so concerned with what others think, it is almost revolting. He goes to the extreme to make sure everyone likes him, and that he is somebody, no matter how he gets there.
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