The Great Gatsby

What is Gatsby doing when Nick first sees him?

chapter 1

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Gatsby is standing on his wide lawn, with his arms stretched out to the sea. He appears to be reaching for a faraway green light, which may mark the end of a dock (actually, Daisy's dock).

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