The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Analysis over chapter 5 pages 90-96
In order to woo Daisy with all his material possessions, Gatsby takes Daisy on a tour of his lovely estate. From his extravagant gardens to his golden toilet, Gatsby present every item that might spark Daisy's eye. Daisy, being a fool for wealth, falls right into his little presentation, literally weeping over nice shirts. These people are sick. I can't get over how much money and nice things mean to them. Daisy is practically bursting at the seams, gawking at all the glamour contained in Gatsby's mansion. Poor Nick just kinda stands by and lets the two have there space, falling a few steps behind and keeping his distance. I feel pity for Gatsby because the longing he feels for the past is so evident. I feel as if he wants nothing more than to reverse the clock and get Daisy to wait for him instead of marrying Tom. I'm sure after seeing the life Gatsby lives Daisy is feeling a little remorseful herself. One of the main reasons she married Tom was for the security that came with him. Now seeing how her life could have turned out, Daisy is probably questioning her judgement once again. Irony is seen in this section of chapter five with the song that Gatsby makes Mr.Klipspringer play. The opening lyrics state "In the morning/In the evening/Ain't we got fun". Fun is the last thing this reunion has been. The song is carefree and lighthearted, but this encounter has been rather controlled and restricted. The chapter ends with Nick leaving the two alone. Quite the cliffhanger. Will the lover reunite? I think so...
In order to woo Daisy with all his material possessions, Gatsby takes Daisy on a tour of his lovely estate. From his extravagant gardens to his golden toilet, Gatsby present every item that might spark Daisy's eye. Daisy, being a fool for wealth, falls right into his little presentation, literally weeping over nice shirts. These people are sick. I can't get over how much money and nice things mean to them. Daisy is practically bursting at the seams, gawking at all the glamour contained in Gatsby's mansion. Poor Nick just kinda stands by and lets the two have there space, falling a few steps behind and keeping his distance. I feel pity for Gatsby because the longing he feels for the past is so evident. I feel as if he wants nothing more than to reverse the clock and get Daisy to wait for him instead of marrying Tom. I'm sure after seeing the life Gatsby lives Daisy is feeling a little remorseful herself. One of the main reasons she married Tom was for the security that came with him. Now seeing how her life could have turned out, Daisy is probably questioning her judgement once again. Irony is seen in this section of chapter five with the song that Gatsby makes Mr.Klipspringer play. The opening lyrics state "In the morning/In the evening/Ain't we got fun". Fun is the last thing this reunion has been. The song is carefree and lighthearted, but this encounter has been rather controlled and restricted. The chapter ends with Nick leaving the two alone. Quite the cliffhanger. Will the lover reunite? I think so...
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