Chapter 4, pgs. 61-80


Summary
In chapter 4, Nick begins by listing all of the guests that attended Gatsby’s party. Nick is invited by Gatsby to take a trip with him to New York. On their way there, Gatsby tells Nick his depression, his struggles, how he wanted to end his life in the war and how he got all the money he has now. At lunch, Nick meets a man named Meyer Wolfsheim, who fixed the World Series in 1919. When Nick attempts to introduce Tom to Gatsby, Gatsby is uninterested. Jordan tells Nick all about how Gatsby has been in love with Daisy ever since he met her when she was only 18. It is uncovered that the reason why Gatsby moved to West Egg and why he throws constant parties is because of Daisy. Gatsby asks Nick to invite Daisy out to tea but not to tell her that he will be there. 




Character-  Meyer Wolfsheim
“After a moment I discovered his tiny eyes in the half-darkness” (pg. 69)
-  small, tiny eyes, fixed the World Series, business man, sentimental, very flashy with his money, enjoys being the center of attention


Meyer Wolfsheim and Gatsby seem to be binary opposites. Meyer enjoys to flash his money around and to have all eyes on him, while Gatsby is the complete opposite. It makes you wonder why and how these two are friends. Since Meyer has known Gatsby for a while he might be a very knowledgeable source on Gatsby’s early life. 




Quote
“It never occurred to me that one man could start to play with the faith of fifty million people” (pg. 73)
When I read this, I think of how everyday decisions can affect the lives of many people. I believe that this is a common theme in the book, one thing leading to another. For example, when Tom cheats on his wife he isn’t just affecting his own life but the life of Daisy and Mr. Wilson. I believe that this is a theme that will continue to occur throughout this book. This is also a very helpful definition of Meyer.