Gatsby Chapter 1

The Great Gatsby's first chapter incites various question in regards to the plot to come and its characters. It is obvious that Nick's clear infatuation with well respected figures such as Gatsby and Tom will hold its shape throughout the novel; the title is "The Great Gatsby" after all. Still, it seems that his visit with Tom, Daisy, and Miss Baker has set the building blocks for the events that have yet to transpire. For example, their is talk of Daisy's child, which the reader has yet to be introduced to. What role will she play? There is also the mentioning of Nick's relationship with a woman in the west. Is this subtle foreshadowing or just simple detail thrown in to further develop Nick's character? Further more, there is speculation from Daisy that Tom has a woman in the city as well. As for Miss Baker, her mentioning of Gatsby fueled Nick's interest in him and due to Gatsby's sudden nature, him wanting to be alone, the reader can only assume a few things such as adding more wood to Nick's fire. Nick will pursue Gatsby but this is only suspicion and because, once again, that the novel is name "The Great Gatsby". You aren't supposed to judge a book by its cover but it was never stated that you shouldn't judge a book by its title. With the assumption that the plot will revolve around Gatsby after the aforementioned "building block".