“Laughter is easier minute by minute, spilled with prodigality, tipped out at a cheerful word. The groups change more swiftly, swell with new arrivals, dissolve and form in the same breath; already there are wanderers, confident girls who weave here and there among the stouter and more stable, become for a sharp, joyous moment the centre of a group, and then, excited with triumph, glide on through the sea-change of faces” (41) The connotation of alcohol flowing thorough the party from words such as spill, and swell and phrases such as “glide on through the sea-change of faces.” Like alcohol, Gatsby’s guests flow with ease through his party.
“People were not invited — they went there. They got into automobiles which bore them out to Long Island, …show more content…
He had seen me several times, and had intended to call on me long before, but a peculiar combination of circumstances had prevented it — signed Jay Gatsby, in a majestic hand” (41) As part of his charade, Gatsby seems to favor flattery and extravagance as means to draw in potential guests. By sending his “chauffeur” to deliver his message, he is clearly going all out in an attempt to flatter his guest by making Nick feel special, just as he did with the woman who tore her dress, while also making his wealth known. Gatsby’s “surprisingly formal” use of language gives others a sophisticated impression of himself and leads to the assumption that he is of old wealth, counteracting the initial impression that he earned his money himself. This reputation seems to be of great importance to Gatsby, as he constantly strives to go all out and create the impression that he is of old wealth, rather than that of the “social dirt” of the era. “It was testimony to the romantic speculation he inspired that there were whispers about him from those who found little that it was necessary to whisper about in this world” () Fitzgerald describes people at this party, and society overall as “those who found little that it was necessary to whisper about in this world”. …show more content…
‘This is an unusual party for me. I haven’t even seen the host. I live over there——’ I waved my hand at the invisible hedge in the distance, ‘and this man Gatsby sent over his chauffeur with an invitation.’ For a moment he looked at me as if he failed to understand. ‘I’m Gatsby,’ he said suddenly. ‘What!’ I exclaimed. ‘Oh, I beg your pardon.’” () After hearing so many rumors about this Jay Gatsby, Nick was expecting either some incredibly intimidating figure or someone stuck up. He wasn’t expecting Gatsby to be so well-mannered and charming. He blends in so well it’s like he’s a guest at his own
“People were not invited — they went there. They got into automobiles which bore them out to Long Island, …show more content…
He had seen me several times, and had intended to call on me long before, but a peculiar combination of circumstances had prevented it — signed Jay Gatsby, in a majestic hand” (41) As part of his charade, Gatsby seems to favor flattery and extravagance as means to draw in potential guests. By sending his “chauffeur” to deliver his message, he is clearly going all out in an attempt to flatter his guest by making Nick feel special, just as he did with the woman who tore her dress, while also making his wealth known. Gatsby’s “surprisingly formal” use of language gives others a sophisticated impression of himself and leads to the assumption that he is of old wealth, counteracting the initial impression that he earned his money himself. This reputation seems to be of great importance to Gatsby, as he constantly strives to go all out and create the impression that he is of old wealth, rather than that of the “social dirt” of the era. “It was testimony to the romantic speculation he inspired that there were whispers about him from those who found little that it was necessary to whisper about in this world” () Fitzgerald describes people at this party, and society overall as “those who found little that it was necessary to whisper about in this world”. …show more content…
‘This is an unusual party for me. I haven’t even seen the host. I live over there——’ I waved my hand at the invisible hedge in the distance, ‘and this man Gatsby sent over his chauffeur with an invitation.’ For a moment he looked at me as if he failed to understand. ‘I’m Gatsby,’ he said suddenly. ‘What!’ I exclaimed. ‘Oh, I beg your pardon.’” () After hearing so many rumors about this Jay Gatsby, Nick was expecting either some incredibly intimidating figure or someone stuck up. He wasn’t expecting Gatsby to be so well-mannered and charming. He blends in so well it’s like he’s a guest at his own