In chapter 6 of The Great Gatsby, Gatsby speaks to Nick Carraway about his prior life in Louisville with Daisy. Nick informs Gatsby that the past cannot be repeated because Daisy married Tom and conceived a child during the time Gatsby participated in war. However, Gatsby believes that their relationship may be rekindled after five years. Gatsby possesses everything he wants: money, power, and success; however, Gatsby gained his new money to partake in a relationship with Daisy once again that existed for only a month. The paradox shows that Gatsby’s corrupt mind believes that a month of love with Daisy effectively competes with Tom and Daisy’s years of marriage. The paradox conveys the issues with chasing the past since it seems like
