Great Gatsby Chapter 1
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GREAT GATSBY
CHAPTER 1
Summary
Nick Caraway, the narrator of the story himself, had just moved from the Midwest to
the East to try his shot at the bond business and rented a house on the West Egg. One
day, he drove to the East Egg, the lavish part of the Long Island to have a dinner at his
cousin’s, Daisy and her husband Tom Buchan. Joining them was a friend of Daisy,
Jordan Baker and the foursome lounge around until Tom received a phone call. Jordan
hinted to Nick that it was a phone call from his mistress. Upon returning home, Nick
noticed that his neighbor, Gatsby, was out on the lawn stretching his arms towards the
green light.
Difficult words:
Privy: sharing in the knowledge of (something secret or private)
Intricate: very complicated or detailed
Gruff: abrupt or taciturn in manner
Languidly: displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow
and relaxed
Libel: a written defamation
CHAPTER 1
Summary
Nick Caraway, the narrator of the story himself, had just moved from the Midwest to
the East to try his shot at the bond business and rented a house on the West Egg. One
day, he drove to the East Egg, the lavish part of the Long Island to have a dinner at his
cousin’s, Daisy and her husband Tom Buchan. Joining them was a friend of Daisy,
Jordan Baker and the foursome lounge around until Tom received a phone call. Jordan
hinted to Nick that it was a phone call from his mistress. Upon returning home, Nick
noticed that his neighbor, Gatsby, was out on the lawn stretching his arms towards the
green light.
Difficult words:
Privy: sharing in the knowledge of (something secret or private)
Intricate: very complicated or detailed
Gruff: abrupt or taciturn in manner
Languidly: displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow
and relaxed
Libel: a written defamation
