Chapter 2 has some interesting elements that stand out to the reader. Dr. Eckleburg's eyes are a symbol of something during this time period, but the meaning can vary. Since the audience does not yet know who he truly is yet, Eckleburg is a mysterious character in this new mysterious world. One could claim that he has an omniscient view over his area, possibly foreshadowing future events. Another could argue that his presence is God-like, being the mysterious and powerful being he's indicated to be.
The party that Nick attended was a fairly basic party, yet the people involved were over the top. Being his pretentious self, Nick mentions that this was his second time getting drunk, hinting that he's too good and proper to engage in such acts regularly. Nick is revolted by the party (being pretentious again), but he is drawn to it. Just like he is drawn to Gatsby. It's as if Caraway doesn't truly know himself, and everything that he has come to known was put in his mind by a false sense-of-self(possibly due to his environment growing up). Deep inside, Nick likes these people, but his superficial background tells him that he shouldn't. That, or he's drawn to them because it's a change of scenery to him. Similar to a rebelling teenager.
The party that Nick attended was a fairly basic party, yet the people involved were over the top. Being his pretentious self, Nick mentions that this was his second time getting drunk, hinting that he's too good and proper to engage in such acts regularly. Nick is revolted by the party (being pretentious again), but he is drawn to it. Just like he is drawn to Gatsby. It's as if Caraway doesn't truly know himself, and everything that he has come to known was put in his mind by a false sense-of-self(possibly due to his environment growing up). Deep inside, Nick likes these people, but his superficial background tells him that he shouldn't. That, or he's drawn to them because it's a change of scenery to him. Similar to a rebelling teenager.