In Chapter 3 of The Great Gatsby Fitzgerald says of the party guests: “Once there they were introduced by somebody who knew Gatsby, and after that they conducted themselves according to the rules of behavior associated with an amusement park.” What does this comparison reveal about the behavior of the partygoers throughout this passage?

Question

In Chapter 3 of The Great Gatsby Fitzgerald says of the party guests: “Once there they were introduced by somebody who knew Gatsby, and after that they conducted themselves according to the rules of behavior associated with an amusement park.” What does this comparison reveal about the behavior of the partygoers throughout this passage?

It shows how respectful the guests were in Gatsby's house.
It shows that the guests were loud.
It shows the wild, even irresponsible behavior of the guests
It shows that the guests were bored.
Other:

Answer 1

It shows that the guests were simply there for entertainment and amusement, rather than genuine interaction or conversation with each other or with Gatsby. They followed a set of rules for behavior, similar to those of an amusement park, indicating that their actions were pre-determined and formulaic rather than authentic and spontaneous.

Answer 2

Other: It shows the carefree and lighthearted atmosphere at Gatsby's parties where the guests were not constrained by societal norms and expectations.

Answer 3

Other: It shows the carefree and lighthearted atmosphere at Gatsby's parties where the guests were not constrained by societal norms and expectations.

Other: It shows that the guests were not very refined in their behavior and instead acted in a carefree and hedonistic manner.