Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Chapter 7 Themes
Chapter 7 shows many aspects of the american dream extremely evident in this chapter. One of those evident is the pursuit of happiness. Gatsby knows in this chapter that Diasy is his chance to find happiness in his life, and he earnestly pursues her, even if she is still married to Tom. He even fires all of his servant's and hires new people who he knows won't gossip about them. It seems as Gatsby is willing to sacrifice anything to gain her love. Daisy eventually cries out "I never loved him" (p.139). Gatsby is stressed with the issue of Tom and he wants to be assured of Daisy's love for him and not for Tom. Tom's adultury with Myrtle (who is eventually hit by Batsby's car in this chapter), and Gatsby's afternoon affairs with Daisy are also a perfect example of the immorality of the time period this book was written. As Tom and Gatsby both search for happiness in their lives apart from their spouses, the question remains. How fair will they go to rech satisfaction in their lives?
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I think Tom and Gatsby would go to the ends of the Earth to ensure happiness in their own lives, regardless of how it may affect others. For this reason I agree with everything you said about how corrupt the characters are.
I feel that Gatsby and Tom's searches for happiness and ultimately the American Dream have led to the majority of the corruption and immorality in their lives. It is pretty obvious that they would do anything to complete their American Dreams, although in Tom's case he already has all he would need.
I feel like with the whole dilemma between Gatsby, Tom, and Daisy, shows that being selfish is a huge quality included in the American Dream and being happy without caring how it affects others.
I agree with Juliana! They are all so desperate to accomplish what society views as the wholesome "American Dream." Even if that means giving way to corruption to get there.
I feel that Gatsby is trying to be with Daisy because he can not have her. To Gatsby Daisy is more of a prize, than someone he wants to care and love. Do you think Gatsby really dose care about Daisy?
I feel like Tom is more abrupt and cocky, in the fact that he feels like he can force his life and the people in it to make him happy, while Gatsby relies on foolish dreams and hopes.
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