The Great Gatsby

The first chapter of the book opens and introduces us to a character by the name of Nick Carraway. He seems to be the narrator and the book is told through his eyes and point of view. He gives us a brief synopsis of his life, previously and presently. The timeline in this story is approximately the summer of 1822 and Nick has just arrived and is starting to begin his new life in West Egg, a small part of Long island. He goes on to tell us about what he learned from growing up and also what he learned from his father. He introduces us to and describes a character to us who goes by the name of Gatsby. Gatsby lives in a nice large mansion and is described as a gorgeous person. Nick also helps us distinguish between West Egg and East Egg, but later goes on to tell us about a trip he takes to visit his cousin Daisy who lives with her husband Tom. Tom receives a phone call from a woman. Later Jordan tells Nick that the woman is Tom's girlfriend. Soon after Tom and Daisy try to persuade Nick into hooking up with or asking Jordan out, but Tom leaves and when he arrives home he finally sees Gatsby for the first time.