The Great Gatsby - October, 31 - Pages - 5 - 27

In only the first few pages of The Great Gatsby we are introduced to quite a few characters. Nick, the main character, who is also narrarating the story. The Buchanan's, Tom and Daisy, a married couple that lives across the bay from Nick. Daisy is also Nick's second cousin, but they don't know each other very well. We are also introduced to Jordan Baker, whom at this time is just the girl who lives with the Buchanans, and Mr. Gatsby, Nick's neighbor.
At the beginning of the story Nick tells us that he has moved east, to New York, to work with bonds, because that's what everyone else is doing. He is renting a very cheap house that sits unnoticed between two very large mansions on Long Island Sound. Nick goes across the bay to have dinner with the Buchanans. At first the two women, Jordan and Daisy, don't seem very friendly. As the evening goes on, the conversation picks up though, and it doesn't seem too bad. Tom, a once great football player, gives the impression that he is better than everyone else though, and therefore makes every conversation a little uneasy. During dinner Tom gets a phone call, and Jordan informs Nick that it his probably his "other woman", in New York. Daisy also mentions something about Nick being engaged, but Nick denies it, and then says something about that's why he moved east. I don't know if I interpreted that right though??? It seems weird to move a long ways away just because of some rumor.
After dinner Nick goes back to his house, and for the first time, sees Mr. Gatsby. He is just standing outside staring at the stars. Nick thinks about calling him, but as soon as he turns back around, Mr. Gatsby is gone. This gives me the feeling that Mr. Gatsby is going to be that interesting/mysterious character that will play a big part in this book.