Chapter 4

Chapter 4 pages 61-80

Summary- Chapter four begins with Nick telling us about the people that had attended Gatsby's party and we also learn that Gatsby invited Nick to take a trip with him into New York. On the trip there we learn a lot about Gatsby's past and how depressed he was. He tells Nick all about his accomplishments and about his family. However, Nick doesn't believe most of what Gatsby is saying. They are driving through the Valley of Ashes when they get pulled over for speeding. All Gatsby does is show him a  card and the cop lets them go. Later, Nick runs into Jordan and she tells him about the conversation she and Gatsby had at the party. She tells him that Gatsby is in love with Daisy but when he went to war she married Tom. We find out that the reason Gatsby is having all these extravagant parties is because he wants to be closer to Daisy.


Meyer Wolfsheim- "A small, flat-nosed Jew raised his large head and regarded me with two fine growths of hair which luxuriated in either nostril."
- Meyer Wolfsheim is an intelligent, flashy gambler who fixed the World Series. He has a flat nose and a large head.
-In the novel, we are just introduced to Meyer Wolfsheim. However, he is very different from Gatsby. He likes to brag about his money and is involved in a lot of bad activities. Also, his nose and religion are brought up a lot by Nick.

Quote: "I didn't want you to think I was just some nobody" (73). 
-This quote stood out to me in this chapter because it shows how important labels and social status were at this time. Gatsby has extravagant parties and Tom brags about his belongings.