At first she had her hopes up and was waiting for his return. After a while she came to a conclusion that she can't understand why wouldn't he "just be with her already." Then she decided to date other men, a lot of other men until she met Tom and married him because he was wealthy and quite well respected so "why not" she probably thought to herself.
Fitzgerald uses Gatsby's return to Louisville to show his enduring love for Daisy and his willingness to fight for her, even in the face of societal norms and obstacles. This moment highlights Gatsby's unwavering dedication to Daisy and sets the stage for the themes of love, longing, and the pursuit of the American Dream throughout the novel.
Tom's having an affair and Daisy knows it, while Daisy is seeing Gatsby.
The conflict between Gatsby's Daisy and Tom in "The Great Gatsby" is primarily due to their past relationship and Daisy's inability to fully commit to Gatsby. Tom represents the old-money elite that Daisy is accustomed to, while Gatsby represents new wealth and a chance at a new life. Daisy's indecision and fear of social consequences ultimately lead to her choosing Tom over Gatsby.
Gatsby understands the seductive power of Daisy's voice, which Nick may not fully comprehend. Gatsby associates Daisy's voice with his idealized vision of her, while Nick sees it more objectively. Gatsby's obsession with Daisy's voice reflects his intense longing for her, which Nick may not share.
Tom Buchanan comes from a wealthy old-money family and does not work, while Daisy Buchanan is a housewife who does not have a job outside of managing their home. They rely on their family wealth to sustain their lifestyle.
Nick Knows Daisy and Tom because Nick is Daisy cousin while Tom is her Husband
After Gatsby's death, Tom and Daisy leave town to avoid any connections to the tragedy. They continue their privileged lifestyle, seemingly unaffected by the events surrounding Gatsby. Daisy stays married to Tom despite her past with Gatsby, while Tom continues his careless and entitled ways.
It's ironic that Tom is angry at Daisy for loving Gatsby because Tom himself is having an affair.
After Gatsby's death in "The Great Gatsby," Nick Carraway drives Gatsby's car back to Long Island accompanied by Gatsby's father. Tom Buchanan and Daisy Buchanan take a separate car back home. Daisy is driving Gatsby's death car with Tom and Nick in it, while Gatsby's father follows in a separate car.
Gatsby says "In any case, it was just personal" about Tom and Daisy's marriage because he believes their relationship lacks the depth and purity of his own feelings for Daisy. Gatsby sees their marriage as shallow and materialistic, while he views his love for Daisy as genuine and profound. This statement reflects Gatsby's perception of his love for Daisy as more meaningful and significant than her marriage to Tom.
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.
In chapter 7 of "The Great Gatsby," while Nick and Gatsby are at the Buchanans' house, Daisy's young daughter, Pammy, peers from the window briefly. Daisy's cousin, Nick Carraway, is the one who notices her looking out.