LEARNING TARGETS: As a result of today’s class you should be able to

• Explain how Gatsby’s association with somebody like MEYER WOLFSHEIM might be a black mark on his name, especially in the eyes of East Eggers
• Explain why Gatsby bought his mansion and why he throws his parties
• Explain how Daisy came to marry Tom
• Explain how Tom’s “incident” in Santa Barbara fits in with the story
• Explain at least one way that Gatsby’s story dovetails with F. Scott Fitzgerald’s real life.