The Great Gatsby

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beauty and not friendship. The placement of the above
quote was essential because it allows us to experience early in the novel how Gatsby had a
relationship with Daisy. This first example of flashback by Fitzgerald proves to be
effective and its placement essential because of the way it is used in the play.
A second example of flashback that Fitzgerald uses is on page 104. Here, Nick
explains to the reader how “James Gatsby” got his name Jay Gatsby. He chose the name
Jay because James sounded to plain and it would not impress someone of Daisy’s status.
It also explains Gatsby’s childhood. This is an effective flashback because it gives the
reader an insight to how Gatsby made his money and his relationship with Dan Cody, the
man who gave him his start. Fitzgerald places this flashback in an appropriate spot
because it is important that the reader know how Gatsby made his money before the story
gets too involved otherwise the reader would not be able to understand why ...

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