Gatsby Ch. 2 (Part I)

Apparently, Tom and Nick have become sort of acquaintances or friends now because they have gone into New York together in The Great Gatsby. What surprised me most so far in this story was Tom's eagerness to show Nick his mistress. It appears like Tom is not ashamed of showing her off to his wife's cousin but that he is almost proud. While reading Tom's conversation with Wilson, I am pretty sure that the whole situation of Tom's selling a car to Wilson is just a farce. Supporting my notion is Wilson's response: "'Works pretty slow, don't he (25)?'" I think Tom is just saying this so that he has an excuse to come into Wilson's shop and speak to Myrtle.

The progression of the day leads them to what I assume to be Tom and Myrtle's love nest. When the party arrives, another mention of Gatsby is made. The suggestion that he is a relative of Kaiser Wilhelm seems a little far-fetched, but I believe this adds to the legend of Gatsby. I get the feeling that as the story progresses the grandeur of Gatsby will eventually come down and the simple form of Gatsby will be revealed.