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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 decides to use his pool before it's closed up for fall, because he hasn't used it all summer.
When Nick meets Jay Gatsby shortly after midnight, they talk about Gatsby's past and how he came to acquire his wealth. Gatsby tells Nick about his time in the war and his longing for Daisy Buchanan, whom he loves. Overall, their conversation revolves around Gatsby's mysterious persona and his connection to Daisy.
Nick decides not to get roaring drunk at the party in The Great Gatsby because he wants to maintain his sense of control and retain his dignity, especially in such a lavish and extravagant setting. He also wants to be a responsible and observant narrator as he navigates the social world of East Egg.
Gatsby decides he is going to confront Tom about his marriage to Daisy and demand that she admit she never loved him. He believes that once Daisy says this to Tom, it will prove her feelings for him and their love will prevail.
In Chapter 4 of "The Great Gatsby," Jay Gatsby is restless because he is still trying to win over Daisy. His restlessness stems from his desire to escape his past and create a new identity for himself, one that will finally allow him to be with Daisy. Gatsby's restlessness also reflects his deep longing for a love that he feels is just out of reach.
The green light out across the bay represents Daisy. that is why Gatsby reaches out to it, because its like he is reaching out to Daisy. So when he finally gets daisy and he is showing her around his house, the significance of the green light is gone.
In chapter 6, Gatsby wants Daisy to tell Tom that she never loved him and to leave him for Gatsby. He believes that if Daisy publicly declares her love for him, their relationship could finally be realized.
In chapter 6 of "The Great Gatsby," Nick's prediction about Daisy's voice is fulfilled when Gatsby first hears her speak. He is mesmerized by her voice, which he had idealized for so long. This moment marks a significant turning point in their relationship, as Gatsby's dream of being reunited with Daisy starts to become a reality.
Gatsby goes through anticipation, nervousness, and hope as he waits to meet with Daisy. When they finally meet, he experiences a combination of excitement, relief, and vulnerability as he tries to reconnect with her and recapture their past.
The phrase "you suppose she talks and--eats like any one else" from The Great Gatsby highlights the character Daisy's superficial nature and the facade she presents to the world. It underscores the theme of appearance versus reality in the novel, showing how people can hide their true selves behind a mask of social conventions. Daisy's actions and speech serve to emphasize the novel's critique of the shallowness and materialism of the Jazz Age.
In "The Great Gatsby," Jay Gatsby was born on December 25, 1890.