Myrtle's party in chapter two and Gatsby's party at the start of chapter three of The Great Gatsby are one example of Fitzgerald's use of juxtaposition to contrast the two atmospheres. Some of these contrasting ideas include the difference in the two hosts' lifestyles and wealth. However, the two parties also share some similarities such as the shallow tendencies of the people involved and the endless drinking which ends in fights in both settings. One main difference of Myrtle's party is its size. Not just the number of people, but the size of her surroundings. Her place is described as "...a small living-room, a small dining-room, a small bedroom, and a bath."(p. 33) T