Question

What does Daisy know about Gatsby when they first meet?

Answer 1

Answer:

In chapter eight, Gatsby elaborates on his initial affair with Daisy and tells Nick that she was the first "nice" girl he ever met. Gatsby led Daisy to believe that he also hailed from an affluent family and occupied the same social class as her.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Before Jay Gatsby left to fight overseas in WWI, he met Daisy Fay in 1917 while he was stationed at Camp Taylor. The camp was close to Daisy's home in Louisville, Kentucky. In chapter eight, Gatsby elaborates on his initial affair with Daisy and tells Nick that she was the first "nice" girl he ever met. Gatsby first visited Daisy's home with some fellow officers from Camp Taylor; he was captivated by her beauty and luxurious lifestyle. Gatsby mentions that he was amazed by her casual wealth and breathtaking home.

After meeting Daisy for the first time, Gatsby visited her alone and began seeing her under false pretenses. Jay Gatsby recognized that Daisy would never be interested in him if she knew the truth about his background and social class, so he fabricated a entire identity and life story—the identity he retained until his death.