Contrast Jay Gatsby's story about himself on p. 65 and Jordan Baker's story about Daisy and Gatsby on pp. 74-77. What is different about these stories, and why do you think that they are different?
Gatsby portrays himself to Nick Carraway as a very take-charge, and forever successful businessman. He tells Nick that he was born to some very wealthy individuals, which he then reminds Nick that they are "all dead now". This is the first sign that he is lying about his past. When Jordan expands on her past interactions with Gatsby, he sounds like a common school-boy, who drools after a pretty, young girl like Daisy. Jordan says Daisy received calls on the daily, since she was the prettiest and most popular girl in Louisville.
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