Why does Fitzgerald include the “schedule” Gatsby’s father showed to Nick? It was written on the back of a copy of Hopalong Cassidy. Book: The Great Gatsby

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Answer:

With Gatsby´s schedule, the reader discovers that he was always driven toward self-improvement and aspired to greatness. He reveals himself as an innocent, eager to pursue his dreams.

Explanation:

Fitzgerald uses the technique of delayed character revelation by hiding Gatsby’s background and the source of his wealth throughout the first chapters. We only learn about his childhood in Chapter 6, and about his criminal activity in Chapter 7).