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3. Determine where this chapter fits on the pyramid of dramatic structure: antecedent action (or what has taken place before the action of the novel begins), inciting moment (or the catalyst which creates interest in the actions and conflicts which follow), rising action (or the intensifying of interest and suspense), climax (or most intense moment from which there is no turning back for the protagonist), reversal (or falling action), and denouément (or tying up of loose ends). Defend your decision.

This chapter in the story can be considered to be the inciting action. We learn more about Gatsby and the past relationship between Gatsby and Daisy. In the chapter Jordan explains to Nick “if you’ll invite Daisy to your house some afternoon and then let him come over.” (page 80) This can be seen as the inciting action because it sets up the next event that will occur. It makes us want to know what will happen next in the story. This chapter leads the reader into gaining incite into the reasons behinds Gatsby's actions, and also makes us more intrigued to see what he will do next.



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