Gatsby, who is born into poverty, does anything to get money and to be with Daisy because she has money and a high social class. Gatsby earned his money by selling alcohol and forged bonds and even bought a house across the sound from Daisy and threw parties, hoping she would show up at one and be reunited (83). Ultimately, though, Daisy and money are inextricably linked in Gatsby's mind. She has always been wealthy and he has always aspired to be wealthy. His entire fortune and his opulent lifestyle apparently exist to impress her. Daisy spoke in a very casual elegant manner, a sort of lazy elegance that only someone of wealth and class can convey. This shows that she is fairly secure in her social class, through history (which brings with
