Chapter 1:

In the first chapter, we are introduced to Nick Carraway, the narrator of the story, and his move to New York to pursue a career in finance. He is invited to a party by his neighbor, Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire who throws lavish parties every weekend. Nick also reconnects with his cousin Daisy Buchanan, who is married to Tom Buchanan, a wealthy and arrogant man.

Chapter 2:

In chapter two, we learn more about Tom Buchanan's affair with a woman named Myrtle Wilson, who is married to a car mechanic. Tom invites Nick and Myrtle to a party in New York City, where they get drunk and Tom becomes violent towards Myrtle.

Chapter 3:

Chapter three focuses on one of Gatsby's parties, where Nick meets Gatsby for the first time. Gatsby takes a liking to Nick and invites him to lunch, where he reveals that he is in love with Daisy and wants Nick to help him reconnect with her.

Chapter 4:

In chapter four, we learn more about Gatsby's past through a series of flashbacks. We discover that he was born into a poor family in North Dakota and that he made his fortune through illegal means. Gatsby also reveals that he was in love with Daisy before she married Tom.

Chapter 5:

In chapter five, Gatsby finally reunites with Daisy at his own party. They are both nervous and awkward at first, but eventually, their feelings for each other are rekindled.

Chapter 6:

Chapter six delves further into Gatsby's past, as Nick learns more about his criminal connections and his desire to become wealthy in order to win back Daisy. We also learn that Gatsby's real name is James Gatz.

Chapter 7:

In chapter seven, tensions between Gatsby and Tom come to a head as Gatsby tries to win Daisy over completely. Tom becomes suspicious of Gatsby's past and confronts him at a hotel. Later, Gatsby and Daisy drive back to Long Island and accidentally hit and kill Myrtle Wilson with Gatsby's car.

Chapter 8:

Chapter eight is a somber chapter, as we see Gatsby struggle with the aftermath of Myrtle's death and the realization that his dream of being with Daisy may never come true. Nick also learns more about Gatsby's past and his true feelings for Daisy.

Chapter 9:

In the final chapter, Gatsby's funeral is held, and we see the aftermath of his tragic death. Nick reflects on the events of the summer and the disillusionment of the American Dream. The novel ends with Nick's famous line, 'So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.'