Scott Fitzgerald’s book The Great Gatsby has a lot of themes. One main theme of the book is outward appearances can be deceiving. In the book it states Daisy and Jordan were “weighing down their own white dresses” which symbolizes innocence(122) .Daisy tries to give off the impression unfortunately that is not the case.Gatsby has these extravagant parties that Tom and Daisy show up to that party . Daisy and Gatsby danced her “white face came up to his own” meaning she kissed Gatsby (117). Jay fired all his servants because “Daisy comes over quite often—in the afternoons” implying they spend a lot of time together (120).
Gatsby also tries to make himself appear more intelligent with these books in the book case. Gatsby has a library with all real books but he hasn't opened them . Owl Eyes yells Nick and Jordan that he “didn't cut the pages”(50). This means Gatsby did not open the books he just has them there for show. …show more content…
The party makes it seem as if the book is just happy but truthfully, the book is a tragedy.
Outward appearances can be deceiving. These two characters put on facades so they can look impressive and impressionable for
Gatsby also tries to make himself appear more intelligent with these books in the book case. Gatsby has a library with all real books but he hasn't opened them . Owl Eyes yells Nick and Jordan that he “didn't cut the pages”(50). This means Gatsby did not open the books he just has them there for show. …show more content…
The party makes it seem as if the book is just happy but truthfully, the book is a tragedy.
Outward appearances can be deceiving. These two characters put on facades so they can look impressive and impressionable for