- Halfway through the chapter the narration switches to Jordan's point of view, may be to show a different side to things, and to show how like minded Nick and Jordan are.
- Cars once again mentioned frequently, Gatsby's car is eccentric and expensive to show his character. Cars are a key theme in the novel, they give a sense of movement.
- Racism from Tom in earlier chapters, but in this chapter Nick defines someone by the fact that they're Jewish. His narration changes in each chapter, which may show him developing as a character. May also show how he is conforming to the type of person he is expected to be by the society.
Ideology
- Nick's confidence seems to be growing with the people at the party, he is succumbing to the people at the party's nature. He is helping to spread rumour, and is showing more of his superficial side.
- 'His voice was solemn' Gatsby beginning to be shown as a deeper character, more emotion.
- He is pursuing Jordan in this chapter, rather than observing her, shows a change in his character.
An interesting view of Nick as changing to meet society's expectations. Keep looking at car references.
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