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Describe the plot of the first chapter of The Great Gatsby. In your description, include how the setting affects the plot. Use examples from the text to support your description.

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Answer:

Nick Carraway, a war veteran from a rich Midwestern family, moves to New York to work in the bond business. There, he becomes reacquainted with his cousin Daisy and her wealthy husband, Tom. Their marriage is damaged by Tom's affair. Nick is aware of a not-so-subtle difference between West Egg, where he lives, and East Egg, where Daisy and Tom live. The difference, which seems to be related to the cultural and social scene of the 1920s, foreshadows a conflict between the types of people who live on each “egg.”

Explanation:

*WARNING* This is the student model that comes after that question, so don't copy it word for word!

What to include in your answer:

  • Elements of exposition
  • The role of characters in developing the plot
  • The role of setting in developing the plot
  • An analysis of relationships between events
  • Summarizing rather than retelling