"No- Gatsby turned out all right at the end; it is what preyed on Gatsby, what foul dust floated in the wake of his dreams that temporarily closed out my interest in the abortive sorrows and short-winded elations of men" (2).
The beginning of the novel included a short reflection by the narrator that gave an insight into Gatsby. Although no more is revealed in the introduction, the structure adds mystery to his character. The structure may turn out to be circular, and the narrator could end with a similar reflection. This looking back by the narrator creates suspense and hints at foreshadowing to intrigue the reader. I think this book maybe one that builds in detail until the end when everything comes together. I am not sure of the themes or overall understanding yet, but those will probably be saved until the resolution. In fact, nothing much as happened as far as explosive action so hopefully these events are building up to greater action. This seems likely since the narrator hinted at Gatsby's troubles and recovery.
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