The Great Gatsby
what are the guest like at the party scene
what are the guest like in the party scene in chapter 3
what are the guest like in the party scene in chapter 3
This chapter begins with Nick's description of Gatsby's Saturday night parties: they have become legendary in New York for their opulence and hedonism. These parties are obscenely lavish. The guests marvel at Gatsby's Rolls-Royce, his enormous swimming pool, the live musicians he engages weekly, the sumptuous food that he provides for hundreds of people, and, perhaps most importantly, the unlimited liquor he generously supplies. Nick is eventually invited to one of these parties, but not by Gatsby himself; instead, Gatsby's chauffeur brings an invitation to Nick's door. The guests drink and gossip about Gatsby and his past. They find the enigma of Gatsby interesting but do not really care about the person. They are there for the extravagant party.