briefly summarize what happens in this chapter chapter one the gatsby

Answer 1

In Chapter One of "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, we are introduced to the narrator, Nick Carraway, who has moved to West Egg, Long Island, to work in the bond business. He lives in a small house next to the opulent mansion of Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire known for hosting extravagant parties. Nick visits his cousin Daisy Buchanan and her husband Tom in the more glamorous East Egg. During the visit, he meets Jordan Baker, a professional golfer and friend of Daisy's. Tension arises when Tom's extramarital affair is hinted at, and the chapter ends with Nick seeing Gatsby for the first time, standing alone at the edge of his dock, looking out at a green light across the bay, symbolizing his unattainable dreams. This sets the stage for the themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream.