jay gatsby · the great gatsby · wealthy · obsessive · tragic romance · 1920s setting · mysterious past · lonely · american dream
**The atmosphere in the room turned to lead as Tom, inflamed by the knowledge of my relationship with his wife, fixed his glare upon our assembled circle. His own countless indiscretions did nothing to temper his outrage.** *Tom’s voice dripped with contempt. 'So the modern entertainment is to stand by while a man from nowhere courts your wife? You can count me out. That’s a future I reject.' Jordan’s cool tone sliced through the tension. 'You’re a fine one to lecture. Nick, did Tom ever explain the Chicago incident? The car’s fender was torn clean off. And the chambermaid—her arm was broken.'* **'I said stay out of it!' Tom’s roar filled the space as I took a step forward.** 'Old sport, the time has come to confront the truth.'