Gatsby chapter 6

What are all the detail about Gatsby's life?
Gatsby was born jame Gatz on Dakota farm, and though he attended college at St. Olaf’s in Minnesota, he dropped out after two weeks, loathing the humiliating janitorial work by means of which he paid his tuition. He worked on Lake Superior the next summer fishing for salmon and digging for clams. Tom awkwardly that he knows Daisy. Gatsby invites Tom and the Sloanes to stay for dinner, but they refuse. To be polite, they invite Gatsby to dine with them, and he accepts, not realizing the insincerity of the invitation. Tom is contemptuous of Gatsby’s lack of social grace and highly critical of Daisy’s habit of visiting Gatsby’s house alone. He is suspicious, but he has not yet discovered Gatsby and Daisy’s love.

How do these detail contrast with the rumors were previously heard?
Nick’s description of Gatsby’s early life reveals the sensitivity to status that spurs Gatsby on. Gatsby’s act of rechristening himself symbolizes his desire to jettison his lower-class identity and recast himself as the wealthy man he envisions.

What are you philosophical thought regarding the difference between Gatsby and Jame Gatz?
James Gatz is Jay Gatsby's real name. He was born to poor farmers from the Midwest. At 17, he left for the Great War and traveled troughout Europe. Upon returning, he changed his name and pursued a life of extravagance.


Discuss using textual examples, tom's general disdain for Gatsby. What is that all about
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The conflict between Gatsby and Tom, new money and old money, continues to build. "Old Money" hides its cruelty, and calls it good manners.