Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Chapter 5 Themes
This chapter in full of actions that show Gatsby's chase of the American dream. this being the main theme in the chapter, Gatsby shows off his outstanding wealth and possessions in order to win Daisy's heart. Gatsby brings out his clothing, most of all the staggering pile of shirts he shows Daisy. "While we admired he brought more and the soft rich heap mounted higher-" (p.97). Gatsby reflects the neverending chase of the American dream as he shows off his huge amount of material possessions, and tries to find long lost love in Daisy's heart. Gatsby doesn't seem at peace with his life, and he believes that being with Daisy will fix this. In short, Gatsby searches for true happiness, showing one of the key components in the American Dream
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I really, really like how you're explaining Daisy as Gatsby's "American Dream." He clearly has the money and the house but she would complete it.
I agree that Daisy would complete the American Dream for Gatsby. He has everything he could ever want, except for her.
Nice responses so far ladies. I think it is important to also concentrate on Daisy's reaction to the shirts. What does her reaction to the shirts show us about her character? So far, is she the kind of woman that you want Gatsby to be in love with?
Not having Daisy also shows how love is a very important aspect in the American Dream. It is not just money and riches.
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