The Great Gatsby chap 6 Analysis

The Great Gatsby (chapter 6 analysis)

·         Interviewer attempts to interview Gatsby, he seems on the edge

·         Comes from a humble background (James Gatz- his legal name)

·         Gatz seems to sound harsh and rough, Gatsby sounds soft and gentle

·         Born North Dakota – Midwest state and middle of both eggs ( can be linked to City of ashes)

·         Drops education (janitor job to humiliating) moves to fishing with Dan Cody

·         Gives him name as Jay Gatsby to Dan Cody

·         Dan Cody gives him $25,000 at his death

·         Dan Cody makes him his PA (personal assistant)

·         A very diplomatic job, getting a taste of luxury…