The epigraph on the title page of "The Great Gatsby" is a quote from "Amor Towles" and reads: "His dream must have seemed so close that he could hardly fail to grasp it." This epigraph foreshadows Gatsby's relentless pursuit of his dream to be reunited with Daisy, and the unwavering belief he has in the possibility of their love. It reveals Gatsby's idealism and determination to achieve his vision, even if reality ultimately proves to be more complex and unattainable.
One detail is Gatsby's insistence on showing Daisy the exact house he bought in Louisville, as he believes this will impress her. Another detail is how Gatsby tries to recreate the past by showing Daisy his possessions and displaying his wealth. These actions reveal that Gatsby has romanticized Daisy, connecting her to his idealized version of the American Dream.
That she loves Gatsby
Gatsby's vigilant watch for Tom's abuse of Daisy is ironic because he himself has been pursuing Daisy despite her marriage to Tom. By being overly concerned about Daisy's well-being while also engaging in an affair with her, Gatsby's actions reveal a contradiction in his character and his moral compass.
Nick believes that Gatsby's love for Daisy is a mix of both realism and illusion. He sees Gatsby's genuine feelings for Daisy, but also recognizes the idealized and unrealistic image that Gatsby has built up in his mind. Ultimately, Nick views their relationship as a combination of true love and romantic illusion.
Tom realizes his wife, Daisy, has been having an affair with Gatsby when he sees Gatsby's cufflinks in Daisy's possession and notices the strong connection between them during a confrontation at the Plaza Hotel. He also picks up on their subtle gestures and glances that reveal their secret relationship.
Gatsby explains that he stayed up all night waiting for a signal from Daisy, but as dawn approached, he fell asleep. When he woke up, he realized the moment had passed.
Daisy
Myrtle was accidentally killed by Gatsby's car, when Daisy was behind the wheel but Gatsby was driving. Daisy was under the influence of her emotions and did not stop after hitting Myrtle.
Gatsby met and kissed Daisy in the summer. The encounter took place at Daisy's house in Louisville in 1917.
Jordan Baker plays the piano when Gatsby, Nick, and Daisy are in Tom and Daisy's house.
In "The Great Gatsby," Daisy never reads the letter from Gatsby. Tom discovers the letter and shows it to Daisy, who decides not to confront Gatsby about it. Daisy chooses to remain with Tom, ultimately betraying Gatsby.
Gatsby and Daisy meet again at Nick's house for tea when Gatsby arranges the meeting. This occurs in Chapter 5 of "The Great Gatsby."