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The Great Gatsby Chapter 1 Journal

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Great Gatsby is a new book to me. I have not read or watch any versions of this book, so this is my first time reading this book. I had completed Chapter 1 of the book, and this chapter makes me feels bored. Nick just talk about how his school life is and what had happen with him during his college years. Then, he he visited Daisy's family after he was moved to the East. All the things that had happened to Nick in chapter 1 are very normal. There is nothing special or stand out for me. But, I do have a question Daisy's husband. When Daisy wanted to show Nick her baby, he appeared and talk about other things instead of show Nick his baby. It make me think that there is something about the baby that Tom do not want Nick to know. And,

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