The Great Gatsby

Chapter 8

Closely examine the paragraph that begins with "He did extraordinarily well in the war" down to "The letter reached Gatsby while he was still…" What new truths do we learn about Gatsby regarding the war?

Asked by
Last updated by Aslan
Answers 1
Add Yours

We don't actually know if Gatsby actually fought in the war or what capacity he was involved in it. Much of Gatsby's past and persona remains an enigma to the reader. Gatsby is certainly not all that he portrays himself to be.

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