In The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, young Nick moves to West Egg in his effort to find financial success in bond salesmanship. Soon after moving to East Egg, he visits his cousin Daisy and her Husband Tom. The visit was initially on good terms; however, Nick would only discover the devoid morals of veracity that defines the extensively wealthy. This striking enlightenment came upon Nick immediately after observing a fight between Gatsby and Tom over Daisy’s love, at the Plaza Hotel. The entire day was filled with a stressful, awkward atmosphere due to Tom’s recent discovery of his wife’s adultery, preceding the physical discord at the hotel. The outburst of emotional conflict seemed to momentarily stagger Nick in appall of the actions
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Eventually, the perceptible unorthodox attraction was noticed by Tom, which arose tumultuous conflict, rooted in history and love. The heated day led the group consisting of Tom, Daisy, Nick, Gatsby, and Jordan among others, to the Plaza Hotel. The situation was confronted head on with full fury of the internal conflict the men were undergoing in the situation. This left Nick shocked, yet was an enlightening moment. The fight displayed that amass of wealth both fighting parties claim, it would not surpass all problems such as adultery and conflicting emotions. Clearly they were still unhappy, contrary to what is stereotypically assumed of the rich. The fury is exemplary in some of their verbal aggression and behavior as such.
“‘She never loved you, do you hear?’ he cried. ‘She only married you because I was poor and she was tired of waiting for me. It was a terrible mistake, but in her heart she never loved anyone except me! (100)’”
“‘Please don’t.’ Her voice was cold, but the rancor was gone from it. She looked at Gatsby. “There, Jay,” she said – But her hand as she tried to light a cigarette was trembling. Suddenly she threw the cigarette and the burning match on the carpet. (101)”
This negates their wealth in the way that even it couldn’t provide total …show more content…
Initially seeking to be rich in East egg, the aftermath of the confrontation between the three at the Plaza Hotel left him struck with indignation. After a frustrated brawl between two of his friends, Nick realized he caused it and was filled with shock. He was brought into that uncomfortable situation under the riche’s influences, bringing a negative perspective of them, especially after viewing the fight. He learned the aspired rich life he was seeking, did not disavow core values and total happiness, inciting him to move back to the
Eventually, the perceptible unorthodox attraction was noticed by Tom, which arose tumultuous conflict, rooted in history and love. The heated day led the group consisting of Tom, Daisy, Nick, Gatsby, and Jordan among others, to the Plaza Hotel. The situation was confronted head on with full fury of the internal conflict the men were undergoing in the situation. This left Nick shocked, yet was an enlightening moment. The fight displayed that amass of wealth both fighting parties claim, it would not surpass all problems such as adultery and conflicting emotions. Clearly they were still unhappy, contrary to what is stereotypically assumed of the rich. The fury is exemplary in some of their verbal aggression and behavior as such.
“‘She never loved you, do you hear?’ he cried. ‘She only married you because I was poor and she was tired of waiting for me. It was a terrible mistake, but in her heart she never loved anyone except me! (100)’”
“‘Please don’t.’ Her voice was cold, but the rancor was gone from it. She looked at Gatsby. “There, Jay,” she said – But her hand as she tried to light a cigarette was trembling. Suddenly she threw the cigarette and the burning match on the carpet. (101)”
This negates their wealth in the way that even it couldn’t provide total …show more content…
Initially seeking to be rich in East egg, the aftermath of the confrontation between the three at the Plaza Hotel left him struck with indignation. After a frustrated brawl between two of his friends, Nick realized he caused it and was filled with shock. He was brought into that uncomfortable situation under the riche’s influences, bringing a negative perspective of them, especially after viewing the fight. He learned the aspired rich life he was seeking, did not disavow core values and total happiness, inciting him to move back to the