Best summary PDF, themes, and quotes. More books than SparkNotes.

The Great Gatsby

The McKees appear only in Chapter 2. Why does Fitzgerald bring them into the story?

Chapter 2

Asked by Tom Smith on 12/9/2014 4:23 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 12/9/2014 4:36 AM

Answers 1

Answered by jill d #170087 on 12/9/2014 4:36 AM

I believe Fitzgerald's introduction of the Mckees in the novel was meant to give the reader a gage for the differences between classes.

Source(s)

The Great Gatsby

GradeSaver will pay $15 for your literature essays

GradeSaver will pay $25 for your college application essays

GradeSaver will pay $50 for your graduate school essays – Law, Business, or Medical

GradeSaver will pay $10 for your Community Note contributions

GradeSaver will pay $500 for your Textbook Answer contributions