Chapters 7-8 Summarizer The Great Gatsby

 Summary Chapter 7-8
Gatsby's love for Daisy has motivated him to halt his extravagant parties and fire suspicious
 subordinates, and hire notorious individuals including Meyer Wolfshiem. On a sweltering afternoon, Nick was invited to Tom and Daisy's home to have dinner, and was surprised to see Jordan Baker and Jay Gatsby. Tom is confirmed of Gatsby and Daisy's unrequited love for one another, because of their interactions during lunch. However, Gatsby was stunned when he saw Daisy's child, whom she utterly ignored. After their scrumptious lunch, they decided to go into the city. During the ride, Nick, Jordan, and Tom discover that Wilson has sought out his wife's cheating plan, however, not the person. When they arrived at the city, they decided to stay at the luxurious Plaza Hotel, in search of a shelter against the dastardly heat. At that time, Tom lashes his abrupt anger out on Gatsby by mocking his term "Old Sport" and sputtering that his fortune came from bootlegging. He also cynically states that Gatsby did not attend Oxford University, however, Gatsby rebutted and asserts his past to be valid. Realizing that he has the upper hand, Tom sends Daisy and Gatsby home. When Tom, Jordan, and Nick rode back home they discovered that Myrtle was dead in the Valley of Ashes. She died because she was hit by a yellow car. Because of this statement, Gatsby is the prime suspect in her death, although Daisy was the real culprit. After a day of traumatic events, Nick rises from his slumber and heads to Gatsby's house. Gatsby tells Nick about his past with Daisy and how he eventually grew to love her. Their conversation is interrupted by Gatsby's gardener who wants the drain the pool, afraid that the autumn leaves would clog the drain. Nick realized that he is late, and leaves for work while shouting the unworthiness of the Buchanans. Wilson is seeking the lover of Myrtle, whom he suspects is Gatsby. While Gatsby was floating in the pool, Wilson shots him and himself.

Travel Tracer Ch. 9

• It has been two years since Gatsby's murder.
• His mansion continues on to be full with swarms of photographers, journalists, reporters.
• Rumors about Gatsby's life persist to exist due to gossipers.
• The funeral for Gatsby takes place.
• Tom and Daisy vanished leaving no accurate address to be able to contact them. 
• The funeral is basically empty and lonely since only Nick, a couple of other acquaintances, some servants, and Gatsby's father show up.
• Gatsby's dad continues to be proud of his son, as he goes on to narrate to Nick stories about Gatsby.
• Gatsby's father, Henry C. Gatz, talks about the book that Gatsby wrote about Self-Improvement.
• Nick, after realizing that the West Egg is not in sync with his values and beliefs, he decided to move back to the Midwest.
• Nick, after spending his last night in the West Egg, begins to reflect and ponder about the people who have been through or will go through what Gatsby had to endure in order to fulfill his dreams. 

Researcher Chapters 7 & 8

Chapter 7
Research: Trimalchio
- Trimalchio was a free individual who persisted and persevered in order to acquire what he most desired which was wealth and power. Therefore, when it comes to the relevance that Trimalchio was even mentioned in the Great Gastby is that the character of Gastby turns out to be an extended slightly different version of Trimalchio. The difference is that Trimalchio became overwhelmed and controlled by his amount of wealth and influence, while the only subject that drove Gatsby's character was his desire to obtain Daisy's love.
- According to, "The Classical Journal," the author F, Scott Fitzgerald primarily intended to name the novel, Trimalchio, but his hesitance to name his book by that name, came from the fear that people would not be able to remember or spell the name of his work.

Chapter 8
Research: Camp Taylor 
- Due to the fact that the author himself, F. Scott Fitzgerald was stationed at the Camp Zachary Taylor in 1918, indicates that this seems to be the reason why he mentions the camp in the novel. 
Research: Atlantic City (1920s)
- Tourism at is peak

Illustrator Chapter 4

In Chapter 4, Gatsby is falsely "informing" Nick about his history and about how he acquired his wealth. Gatsby lies by telling Nick that he studied at Oxford and that he went to Europe in order to take possession of some jewels, as well as medals. This chapter, basically, sets ground for upcoming problems within the story line due to the fact that Gatsby's identity is nothing but a fraud.

Illustrator Chapter 3

In Chapter Three, Gatsby is throwing his usual extravagant, luxurious parties that he is best known for. Only this time, however, Nick was invited over. Nick, being new to the high class lifestyle, felt out of place and somewhat uncomfortable joining the festivities.

Vocabulary Chapters 3-4

Chapter 3

Aquaplane: a board for riding on water; pulled by a speedboat

Harlequin: A mute character in traditional pantomime, typically masked and dressed in a diamond-patterned costume.

Omnibus: Comprising several items

Contemptuous: Showing contempt; scornful

Sauntered: Walk in a slow, relaxed manner, without hurry or effort.

Spectroscopic: of or relating to or involving spectroscopy; "spectroscopic analysis"

Spectroscopy: is the use of light, sound or particle emission to study matter.

Gayety: (Gaiety) The state or quality of being lighthearted or cheerful


Chapter 4

Knickerbockers: A New Yorker

Penitentiary: A prison for people convicted of serious crimes.

Evasions: The action of evading something

Evading: escape or avoid

Rajah: An Indian king or prince; A Malay or Javanese ruler or chief.

Haughty: Arrogantly superior and disdainful