The Great Gatsby, Chapter 4 summary
Chapter 4 of 9 · 23 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 4, Gatsby takes Mr. Carraway to New York, offers evidence for his life story, and introduces him to Meyer Wolfshiem, a gambler connected with a fixed World Series. Jordan Baker then explains Gatsby’s past attachment to Daisy and his wish for Carraway to arrange a private reunion, giving his wealth and parties a personal purpose.
What happens
- Carraway lists Gatsby’s summer guests, whose enjoyment of his hospitality contrasts with their ignorance of him.
- During their drive, Gatsby describes his wealthy upbringing and military service, showing Carraway a medal and an Oxford photograph.
- At lunch, Carraway meets Meyer Wolfshiem, whom Gatsby identifies as the gambler responsible for fixing the 1919 World Series.
- Gatsby disappears after Carraway introduces him to Tom Buchanan.
- Jordan recalls Daisy’s attachment to Gatsby, her distress before marrying Tom, and her marriage’s early history.
- Jordan explains Gatsby’s request for a secret tea meeting with Daisy, while Carraway draws romantically closer to Jordan.
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