In Chapter III of 'The Great Gatsby', we are brought directly to Gatsby's home. Gatsby hosted another one of his extravagant parties, inviting some and others simply coming. We are introduced to even more characters, including Jordan Baker. Jordan Baker acts as somewhat of a love interest for Nick Carraway, however he dismisses these feelings later on in the chapter under the pretense that it was simply 'tender curiosity'. Why would he be simply curious about being in love with a girl? Could it be possible that our speculations of Carraway being homosexual from our Chapter I discussion true? Especially since he never actively pursued women beforehand, and just all of a sudden in Chapter III he has a 'tender curiosity' instead of actual love. It also seems that other wealthy men have 'tender curiosities' as well, with other women, while they're married. It brings some light to the 'swinger' lifestyle that would eventually develop later in American society; openly having multiple lovers, much to the disdain of the housewives of course.
In Chapter III we are also introduced to Gatsby himself, whom Carraway hardly recognized; giving light to how little people actually know him. From what Chapter III tells us, Gatsby is extremely lonely. From his constant seclusion and ambiguity of his character, we finally have emphasis on his loneliness, as he tends to stay away from the crowds of the party and watch, relishing the fact that he has guests. Chapter III also sheds light on Gatsby's background. Carraway comments that Gatsby 'was picking his words with care', and that his initial character 'vanished - and I was looking at an elegant roughneck.' So we can only assume that Gatsby is originally from the country, and not used to the city life; both in dress and mannerisms he is unaccustomed, and he is carefully choosing what to say and how to say it, and what actions follow in an attempt to fit in. Perhaps this is a result of his loneliness, which could possibly be a result of him missing the country.
In Chapter III we are also introduced to Gatsby himself, whom Carraway hardly recognized; giving light to how little people actually know him. From what Chapter III tells us, Gatsby is extremely lonely. From his constant seclusion and ambiguity of his character, we finally have emphasis on his loneliness, as he tends to stay away from the crowds of the party and watch, relishing the fact that he has guests. Chapter III also sheds light on Gatsby's background. Carraway comments that Gatsby 'was picking his words with care', and that his initial character 'vanished - and I was looking at an elegant roughneck.' So we can only assume that Gatsby is originally from the country, and not used to the city life; both in dress and mannerisms he is unaccustomed, and he is carefully choosing what to say and how to say it, and what actions follow in an attempt to fit in. Perhaps this is a result of his loneliness, which could possibly be a result of him missing the country.