1. Being the first chapter a good deal important information is established. Among these is the identity of the narrator Nick and of Gatsby himself, and the setting of the story. Likely the most crucial point is the beginning description of Gatsby, limited though it is at this point.
2. Nick claims to be highly tolerant and a good judge of character. He also describes a bit of his background from a well-to-do family with a thoughtful, quiet father who taught him not to judge. He says this results in earning the trust of many people around him and being told numerous dark secrets.
3. Tom Buchanan is described as wealthy, privileged and excruciatingly accomplished so as to be underwhelmed by anything short of his previous level of achievement. …show more content…
Jordan Baker is a friend of Tom and Daisy's and a professional tennis player. Nick is intrigued by her athletic physique and attitude of loose contempt. He describes her as languid a lot.
5. Nick seems to pity Tom, as he does with everyone else he knows in the spirit of sympathy, though also admiring his physical prowess. He says of his outburst "There was something pathetic in his concentration, as if his complacency, more acute than of old, was not enough to him any more. " Nick has an understanding already of the dissatisfaction that motivates Tom and spends significant time detailing how muscular he is as well.

1. In Chapter 2 the most relevant detail to the plot is the introduction of Myrtle. She is revealed to be Tom's mistress and will play an important role in the story later.
2. Nick is attending a party where Myrtle and her husband are hosting. Tom takes him to an abandoned garage from where they rendezvous with her and drive to another friend's apartment. She buys a dog for no reason other than writing-wise to illustrate the fabulous wealth and impulsivity of the characters.
3. Myrtle recieves Tom's visit very shamelessly. She doesn't seem to care at all that her husband is present. She rushes to greet him and wets her