Natalia Benitez Granados May 25th, 2023 Mrs. Hili - Carbone English 12 In the novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the author illustrates the theme of time and decay. The main character Gatsby is a character who is associated with this theme because Gatsby is chasing his long lost lover Daisy. In chapter 4, Daisy is friends with a character named Jordan Baker who is talking to Nick, the narrator of the novel. Jordan tells Nick about Gatsby's story of how Gatsby has a passionate romance for Daisy. Daisy and Gatsby knew each other at a young age and were in love but were separated. In the novel the author describes “He had waited five years and bought a mansion” (Fitzgerald 85). This shows the theme of time because Gatsby has waited five years to purchase a mansion next to Daisy’s house. Gatsby has a dream to reconnect with Daisy and show he is still loyal to her even though they have not had any contact at all. Gatsby has intense love for Daisy and goes out of his way to strive for riches to prove to Daisy that he is the man that deserves her love. …show more content…
Gatsby's dream slowly comes to an end. The author illustrates “He wanted nothing less of Daisy than that she should go to Tom and say: ‘I never loved you.’” (Fitzgerald 118). Gatsby’s dream is slowly coming to end because Daisy is married to Tom even if they’re relationship is unhealthy Daisy has a kid with Tom. Gatsby wants Daisy to tell Tom she doesn’t love him because Gatsby wants to keep Daisy all for himself. Gatsby is trying to fight for Daisy’s love but time is playing a critical role in the novel. Gatsby spent five years away from Daisy. She's moved on and Gatsby's dream is slowly