Gatsby Chapter 4

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chapter 4
3 sections that inform reader of gatsby's past.
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strateigic withholding and release of infomation e.g more speculation builds up tension before Gatsby's reveal of past.
voice of Nick sets judgement about Gatsby's cliched account that sets foundation of doubt.
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seceond section - geographical marker new york place of moral corruptness which reflects criminality of Gatsby's past.
character of meyer wolfshiem elevates doubt. acedote of murder reflects falsity - sentimental account of real event.
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change in narrative voice (jordan) represents Gatsby as ideal lover, could foreshadow illusionary nature of dream.
concludes with kiss makes nick more human foreshadows that he will help Gatsby
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conclusion - it gives an account of gatsbys life to date but sustains enigma
builds up tension for reader
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Card 2

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strateigic withholding and release of infomation e.g more speculation builds up tension before Gatsby's reveal of past.

Back

voice of Nick sets judgement about Gatsby's cliched account that sets foundation of doubt.

Card 3

Front

seceond section - geographical marker new york place of moral corruptness which reflects criminality of Gatsby's past.

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

change in narrative voice (jordan) represents Gatsby as ideal lover, could foreshadow illusionary nature of dream.

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

conclusion - it gives an account of gatsbys life to date but sustains enigma

Back

Preview of the front of card 5

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