Gatsby

"If personality is an unbroken series of successful gestures, then there was something gorgeous about him, some heightened sensitivity to the promises of life, as if he were related to one of the intricate machines that register earthquakes then thousand miles away" pg. 7. As far as I have read in the book (up to Chapter 6), I still can't figure out Gatsby's character. At times he seems very reserved and polite, and at other times he's completely different. For example, while having tea at Nick's house with Daisy, Gatsby was taciturn, pale, and embarrassed. This is nothing like the confident, wealthy, young man that was described at the beginning of the novel. I also think at times he tries to impress people too much, especially Daisy. Its almost like he is trying to prove himself to her. Maybe he wants to show that she is as successful as her husband. Gatsby is a completely different person in love.