Question

1. since most of his guests ignore him, why do they come to gatsbys house? *

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1. in the list of guests, what indication is there that the old money is in east egg and the new money is in west egg? *

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1. why is nick a little disappointed with gatsby? *

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1. why does nick want to laugh when gatsby says he is \trying to forget something very sad that happened to him\? *

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1. why does nick say that listening to him \was like skimming hastily through a dozen magazines\? *

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1. what changes nicks mind about the veracity of gatsbys stories? *

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Explanation:

1. Gatsby hosts lavish, free parties with endless food, drinks, entertainment, and a glamorous atmosphere. Guests attend for the luxury, socializing, and status of being part of the exclusive events, not for Gatsby himself.
2. The guest list shows East Egg guests have old, established family names (like the Buchanans) with inherited wealth, while West Egg guests are self-made, with flashy, newer fortunes and less social pedigree, matching the Eggs' reputations.
3. Nick is disappointed because Gatsby initially comes off as overly theatrical, with exaggerated stories about his past that feel inauthentic, clashing with Nick's expectation of sincerity.
4. Nick finds Gatsby's dramatic, overly sentimental phrasing and the sudden shift to sadness unconvincing and almost comically melodramatic, as it feels rehearsed rather than genuine.
5. Gatsby's stories are disjointed, full of vague, sensational details, and jump between different claims, making them feel superficial, fragmented, and like the scattered, unsubstantial content of magazines.
6. Gatsby produces a medal from the Montenegro government and a photo of himself at Oxford University, physical evidence that seems to confirm parts of his previously questionable backstory.

Answer:

1. They come for Gatsby's free, lavish parties—complete with luxury food, drinks, entertainment, and a glamorous social scene—they care about the event, not Gatsby himself.
2. East Egg guests have old, established family names tied to inherited wealth, while West Egg guests are self-made with newer, flashy fortunes and less traditional social standing, as reflected in the guest list's name distinctions.
3. Nick is disappointed because Gatsby initially seems inauthentic, with exaggerated, theatrical stories about his past.
4. Nick wants to laugh because Gatsby's dramatic, sentimental claim feels melodramatic and rehearsed, not genuine.
5. Gatsby's stories are disjointed, superficial, and full of scattered, sensational details, making them feel as fragmented and unsubstantial as skimming random magazines.
6. Physical evidence: a medal from Montenegro and an Oxford University photo, which appear to confirm parts of Gatsby's backstory.