Throughout the book the characters still seem to display the the idea of illusion versus reality ; However it takes a sharp turn during chapter 7. From the beginning of the novel Gatsby and Daisy have made a false world for themselves believing that they would be able to be together. In chapter 7 Gatsby and Tom get into quarrel throwing insulting remarks at one another. In the middle of the conversation an outraged Gatsby suddenly makes this comment to Tom “ Your wife doesn't love”” She’s never loved you she loves me.” (Fitzgerald 130) This is the first time Gatsby speaks his mind about Daisy and his feeling. However it still displaying the fact that he still believes Daisy and him are meant to be. After Gatsby made this comment Daisy replies
