The Party Scene

The Great Gatsby

Depicts the extravagant, chaotic parties at Gatsby's mansion and the social dynamics of the Jazz Age.

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Gatsby's First PartyGatsby's First Party
Gatsby's First Party
The Owl-Eyed Man in the LibraryThe Owl-Eyed Man in the Library
The Owl-Eyed Man in the Library
The Car AccidentThe Car Accident
The Car Accident
The Party at Myrtle's ApartmentThe Party at Myrtle's Apartment
The Party at Myrtle's Apartment
Tom and Daisy at Gatsby's PartyTom and Daisy at Gatsby's Party
Tom and Daisy at Gatsby's Party
late June 1922, West Egg
same night, West Egg
early morning after the party, West Egg
Sunday afternoon, early summer 1922, New York City
late summer 1922, West Egg