Nick Carroway remains the narrator throughout Chapter 3. Despite the availability of alcohol (which is to be noted, was banned during the 20's), Nick does not get drunk and the leading events are told in linear order.
The setting is purely Gatsby's house and its architecture as according to Nick. It is noticed that the setting is told from the view of a person that evidently has not had the privileges of the grand estate, nor such a party. This brings a level of amazement; there would not be that factor having being described the story by a person that is used to these kinds of environments of wealth.
Language is very flamboyant and fluid in chapter 3. Descriptions revolve more around the overwhelming sights and the colours that reflect the mood of the party, rather than the descriptions of people as has been noticed in the previous chapters. The leading theme in this chapter therefore, is wealth and how easily it attracts people. It also gives a glimpse to how shallow and easily impressed the people of New York seem to be.
An important style of the chapter is the characters introduced and events that occur, all foreshadowing later chapters: such as the car crash that occurs by Gatsby's estate, and 'Owl Eyes' presence.
Yes, language is used very creatively in this chapter.
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