Gatsby ch. 3 (Part II)

In the closing of the party, I noticed some insight given into the character of The Great Gatsby. Gatsby appears the be detached from everyone at his parties. For example, Fitzgerald wrote, "...but no one swooned backward on Gatsby, and no French bob touched Gatsby's shoulder, and no singing quartets were formed with Gatsby's head for one link (50)." I think Fitzgerald creates Gatsby as a character detached from every other character because Gatsby does not enjoy parties like everyone else that attends his parties. It is almost like he throws them to study his guests behavior.

I am intrigued to find out what Gatsby and Jordan discussed. At least, the night ended with success for Nick when Jordan asked him to visit her. Clearly, there is a fling of some sort going on between Nick and Jordan right now. I do not think this will last because Nick already pointed out Jordan's flaw or being dishonest. Nick chooses to ignore this problem, but I do not blame him if he enjoys her company. I get the feeling things will work out between them.