Gatsby Timeline

By Cbrock1211

  • James Gatz goes to St. Olaf's College

    James Gatz goes to St. Olaf's College
    "An instinct toward his future glory had led him, some months before, to the small Lutheran college of St Olaf's in southern Minnesota."(99)

  • James Gatz left St. Olaf's and returned to Lake Superior

    James Gatz left St. Olaf's and returned to Lake Superior
    "Then he drifted back to Lake Superior, and he was still searching for something to do..."(99)

  • James Gatz meets Dan Cody

    James Gatz meets Dan Cody
    "...the specific moment that witnessed the beginning of his career -- when he saw Dan Cody's yacht..."(98)

  • Gatsby began his adventure with Dan Cody

    Gatsby began his adventure with Dan Cody
    "And when the Tuolomee left for the West Indies and the Barbary Cost Gatsby left too."(100)

  • Dan Cody died

    Dan Cody died
    ",,,and a week later Dan Cody inhospitably died."(100)

  • Gatsby meets Daisy

    Gatsby meets Daisy
    "The officer looked at Daisy while she was speaking... His name was Jay Gatsby, and I didn't lay eyes on him for over four years..."(75)

  • Nick has lunch with Gatsby and meets Wolfsheim

    Nick has lunch with Gatsby and meets Wolfsheim
    " 'Good morning, old sport. You're having lunch with me today and I thought we'd ride up together.' "(64)