Gastby

In the first couple of chapters of The Great Gatsby,  there is a clear underline "connection" within the characters we meet. Continuously, there is a concentration on the fondness of money and the ideals of class and how that comes into play for Gatsby. Gatsby talks about where he came from  and where he wants to be, what his goals are. He wants to "fit in" with the group of high class. In this class of people, the characteristics of Myrtle can be seen as actions that sum up the ones of her high class friends. She gets complimented on her dress, acts as if its surprising because its something old to her, and then rejects it out of her slightly snooty attitude. This quality is one that can be seen in a variation of ways within multiple characters in the first few chapters and on, its all about class.