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As the author tediously takes time to list the party guests who arrive at Gatsby’s parties, one can infer that they are simply using Gatsby for his hospitality at the parties. This shows us, the readers, that the knowledge of their host is not important. Wolfsheim’s connection to Gatsby represents the corruption of the American Dream as he used methods of “cheating” to become wealthy. When Tom and Gatsby bump into each other after lunch with Wolfsheim, it foreshadows the conflict between them later at the party. Gatsby and Daisy’s history is explained in depth and it surprises me how much they knew each other.

I felt that it was a very insensitive gesture when Gatsby tries offering Nick a job in order for him to make arrangements for Gatsby to meet Daisy. If Gatsby was genuine, he would have provided specific details about the business, but he does not which shows his shady side. Daisy and Gatsby’s meeting demonstrates the fact that even though they have not seen each other for five years, they still love each other as they have an unforgettable history. When Daisy cries over Gatsby’s English shirts, it reveals her materialistic side as she is more concerned about the value of the shirts then Gatsby himself.

She is admiring the great wealth that Gatsby has assimilated, more than she is than spending quality time with him. Daisy’s actions portray her love for wealth and her sadness of not having this much to herself. Before the meeting, when Gatsby knocks over Nick’s clock, it symbolizes time as he is trying to recreate his past with Daisy. Daisy represents his American Dream, but I feel that Gatsby is infatuated with the girl from five years ago and is stuck with the idea of possessing her and his focus on the past prevents him from dealing with the reality that she may have changed.

At the end of chapter six when Gatsby and Daisy are gazing into each other’s eyes, it shows that he is so consumed in his fulfilled American Dream, he forgets that Nick is also in the room. Based on Gatsby’s past, one can conclude that Gatsby is a very dedicated individual who has diligently worked for everything that he has. Tension is seen between Tom and Gatsby when Gatsby mentions that he knows Daisy, leaving Tom with feelings of suspiciousness. As Tom continually questions Gatsby’s methods of acquiring money, Daisy becomes defensive, as she does not want anyone to get the wrong idea of Gatsby.

Gatsby’s feelings are very clear as his mood changes when she dislikes the party. Although Daisy does not find significance in the green light, Gatsby still holds on to the belief that he still has a chance with her and will do anything in his power to make his dream come true. If Daisy chose the security of money over love once, what makes Gatsby so confident that he will be able to win her back for sure? Gatsby sacrificed his identity for Daisy’s sake and in the process, he does not focus on anything else which shows that his love for her is unconditional.

As the author tediously takes time to list the party guests who arrive at Gatsby’s parties, one can infer that they are simply using Gatsby for his hospitality at the parties. This shows us, the readers, that the knowledge of their host is not important. Wolfsheim’s connection to Gatsby represents the corruption of the American Dream as he used methods of “cheating” to become wealthy. When Tom and Gatsby bump into each other after lunch with Wolfsheim, it foreshadows the conflict between them later at the party. Gatsby and Daisy’s history is explained in depth and it surprises me how much they knew each other.

I felt that it was a very insensitive gesture when Gatsby tries offering Nick a job in order for him to make arrangements for Gatsby to meet Daisy. If Gatsby was genuine, he would have provided specific details about the business, but he does not which shows his shady side. Daisy and Gatsby’s meeting demonstrates the fact that even though they have not seen each other for five years, they still love each other as they have an unforgettable history. When Daisy cries over Gatsby’s English shirts, it reveals her materialistic side as she is more concerned about the value of the shirts then Gatsby himself.

She is admiring the great wealth that Gatsby has assimilated, more than she is than spending quality time with him. Daisy’s actions portray her love for wealth and her sadness of not having this much to herself. Before the meeting, when Gatsby knocks over Nick’s clock, it symbolizes time as he is trying to recreate his past with Daisy. Daisy represents his American Dream, but I feel that Gatsby is infatuated with the girl from five years ago and is stuck with the idea of possessing her and his focus on the past prevents him from dealing with the reality that she may have changed.

At the end of chapter six when Gatsby and Daisy are gazing into each other’s eyes, it shows that he is so consumed in his fulfilled American Dream, he forgets that Nick is also in the room. Based on Gatsby’s past, one can conclude that Gatsby is a very dedicated individual who has diligently worked for everything that he has. Tension is seen between Tom and Gatsby when Gatsby mentions that he knows Daisy, leaving Tom with feelings of suspiciousness. As Tom continually questions Gatsby’s methods of acquiring money, Daisy becomes defensive, as she does not want anyone to get the wrong idea of Gatsby.

Gatsby’s feelings are very clear as his mood changes when she dislikes the party. Although Daisy does not find significance in the green light, Gatsby still holds on to the belief that he still has a chance with her and will do anything in his power to make his dream come true. If Daisy chose the security of money over love once, what makes Gatsby so confident that he will be able to win her back for sure? Gatsby sacrificed his identity for Daisy’s sake and in the process, he does not focus on anything else which shows that his love for her is unconditional.

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