Syntax

·          “The first supper—there would be another one after midnight—was now being served…” (44).

            While describing the lavish scene of Gatsby’s party, Fitzgerald uses interrupted word order to convey how extravagant the parties were. By using the dashes, Fitzgerald emphasizes that there would not just be one dinner that night but multiple. If he would have just said ‘The first supper was now being served’ the reader would not be able to truly understand how lavish the party was because they would have no idea that there was another dinner to follow. The use of the dashes allows the reader to pause, read the subordinate element, and continue reading. This allows Fitzgerald to add an extra emphasize in between those pauses to convey the luxury of the party and overall the luxury of the lifestyle that Gatsby lives.
       ·         “‘No,’ said Gatsby, shaking his head” (131).

        While fighting with Gatsby about whether or not Daisy is going to leave Tom for Gatsby, Tom verbally attacks Gatsby saying that Daisy loves him and always has. In response Gatsby only answers with the word no. The use of this telegraphic sentence shows Gatsby’s unwillingness to believe that Daisy loves Tom. The fact that he does not argue back shows that he is not even putting thought into the possibility of it. For the last five years Gatsby believed that Daisy did not have feelings for Tom and would someday return to Gatsby. Fitzgerald utilizes this telegraphic sentence to easily show Gatsby’s reluctance to believe that it is possible that Daisy does love Tom.
       ·         “But it wasn’t any use. Nobody came” (174).

        The days following Gatsby’s death Nick attempts to contact as many friends of Gatsby as possible to invite them to the funeral. After some time he realizes most people are turning him down, even Meyer Wolfsheim. The day of the funeral both Nick and Mr.Gatz are anxiously waiting for others to show up. When they realize no one else is; Nick accepts defeat. The telepathic sentences are utilized at the end of a large paragraph of medium length sentences. The medium length sentences convey the on-going hope that Nick and Mr.Gatz feel while waiting. The telepathic sentences display the end of the hope as they realize it is only going to be them. Fitzgerald uses two telepathic sentences in a row to convey the strong feeling of sadness both Nick and Mr.Gatz are feeling as they recognize that no one else is coming.