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Gatsby is a rare breed, he posses the stern entity of pride and jealousy but is so quick and calculating that no one can quite figure Gatsby out, which causes questions about Daisy and who Gatsby really is. Daisy seems to be arbitrary and dull but ends up being entangled with essentially the entire backbone of the story like Nick depicts “The one on my right was a colossal affair by any standards -it was a factual imitation of some Hotel de ville in Normandy, with a tower on one side, spanking new under a thin beard of raw ivy, and a marble swimming pool, and more than forty acres of lawn and garden. It was Gatsby’s mansion.(5)” The mansion seems to be inanimate yet it is constructed of spite and is alive with Gatsby’s intentions to cause …show more content…
Gatsby is conflicted but comprehends that wealth is something to be appreciated such as when Gatsby recalls a quote “Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone,’ he told me, ‘just remember that all the people in the world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had” (1.1-3). Forgetting or intentionally ignoring this advice Gatsby seems to begin an affair with childlike jealousy about Daisy. Daisy is in no position to be envied yet Gatsby cannot see that so Gatsby attempts to prove greatness yet that is mistaken for longing after Daisy. Gatsby admits to wanting to be known as affluent along with successful when Gatsby declares “Her voice is full of money,’ he said suddenly”(7.99). Gatsby has a tendency to speak in riddles yet that quote there is no need to read between the lines. It is very clear Gatsby has come to the conclusion that Daisy is not a complex character all Daisy requires to love someone is money. That quote is all the evidence needed to support the theory that Gatsby doesn't love Daisy in any form, Daisy is merely a pawn in a more intricate game that Gatsby plays with his pride. The one major downfall of Gatsby isn’t his pride or ego it is jealousy over someone who should not be …show more content…
Gatsby likes to pace on the fringe of that line an example of that is when Nick discusses how peculiar it is that Gatsby lives right across from Daisy “It was a strange coincidence,’ I said. ‘But it wasn’t a coincidence at all.’ ‘Why not?’ ‘Gatsby bought the house so that Daisy would be just across the bay”(137). This however does not mean Gatsby made this decision out of love or a disturbing obsession (at least not in a romantic notion). The obsession that Gatsby holds is one of revenge, Gatsby’s mansion is a way for Gatsby to boast. Nick paints a picture with a simple sentence about double standards are “They’re a rotten crowd,’ I shouted across the lawn. ‘You’re worth the whole damn bunch put together” (8.44). This scene illustrates how Gatsby tries to shame Daisy with his money and shaming Daisy. This makes it clear how in the end Daisy is looked down upon unlike Gatsby who manages to maintain his dignity when the subject of money and how it was obtained comes up. Gatsby is charismatic and charming which allows him to boast while at the same time getting away with things only Gatsby can get away
Gatsby is a rare breed, he posses the stern entity of pride and jealousy but is so quick and calculating that no one can quite figure Gatsby out, which causes questions about Daisy and who Gatsby really is. Daisy seems to be arbitrary and dull but ends up being entangled with essentially the entire backbone of the story like Nick depicts “The one on my right was a colossal affair by any standards -it was a factual imitation of some Hotel de ville in Normandy, with a tower on one side, spanking new under a thin beard of raw ivy, and a marble swimming pool, and more than forty acres of lawn and garden. It was Gatsby’s mansion.(5)” The mansion seems to be inanimate yet it is constructed of spite and is alive with Gatsby’s intentions to cause …show more content…
Gatsby is conflicted but comprehends that wealth is something to be appreciated such as when Gatsby recalls a quote “Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone,’ he told me, ‘just remember that all the people in the world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had” (1.1-3). Forgetting or intentionally ignoring this advice Gatsby seems to begin an affair with childlike jealousy about Daisy. Daisy is in no position to be envied yet Gatsby cannot see that so Gatsby attempts to prove greatness yet that is mistaken for longing after Daisy. Gatsby admits to wanting to be known as affluent along with successful when Gatsby declares “Her voice is full of money,’ he said suddenly”(7.99). Gatsby has a tendency to speak in riddles yet that quote there is no need to read between the lines. It is very clear Gatsby has come to the conclusion that Daisy is not a complex character all Daisy requires to love someone is money. That quote is all the evidence needed to support the theory that Gatsby doesn't love Daisy in any form, Daisy is merely a pawn in a more intricate game that Gatsby plays with his pride. The one major downfall of Gatsby isn’t his pride or ego it is jealousy over someone who should not be …show more content…
Gatsby likes to pace on the fringe of that line an example of that is when Nick discusses how peculiar it is that Gatsby lives right across from Daisy “It was a strange coincidence,’ I said. ‘But it wasn’t a coincidence at all.’ ‘Why not?’ ‘Gatsby bought the house so that Daisy would be just across the bay”(137). This however does not mean Gatsby made this decision out of love or a disturbing obsession (at least not in a romantic notion). The obsession that Gatsby holds is one of revenge, Gatsby’s mansion is a way for Gatsby to boast. Nick paints a picture with a simple sentence about double standards are “They’re a rotten crowd,’ I shouted across the lawn. ‘You’re worth the whole damn bunch put together” (8.44). This scene illustrates how Gatsby tries to shame Daisy with his money and shaming Daisy. This makes it clear how in the end Daisy is looked down upon unlike Gatsby who manages to maintain his dignity when the subject of money and how it was obtained comes up. Gatsby is charismatic and charming which allows him to boast while at the same time getting away with things only Gatsby can get away