Gatsby and Daisy are confined to the expectations that are placed upon them by others. Evidence: Gatsby “was content to be alone”. Gatsby's being separate from his guests demonstrates how he excludes himself from East Eggers. “A sudden emptiness seemed to flow now from the windows and the great doors, endowing with complete isolation the figure of the host who stood on the porch, his hand up in a formal gesture of farewell”. The inside of Tom Buchanan’s house in comparison with the outside, signifying Daisy’s segregation from her husband. Gatsby always wanting Nick’s company. “...sudden emptiness that seemed to flow now from the windows and the grand doors, endowing with complete isolation the figure of the host...” Gatsby standing at …show more content…
Evidence: "Gatsby bought that house so that Daisy would be just across the bay." “colossal vitality of his illusion” Tell 'em all Daisy's change' her mind. Say: 'Daisy's change' her mine!'" “...though he says he's read a Chicago paper for years just on the chance of catching a glimpse of Daisy's name." Gatsby states that he had built everything for her. Gatsby being nervous and dropping the clock when being in the presence of Daisy. "He had waited five years and bought a mansion where he dispensed starlight to casual moths--so he could 'come over' some afternoon to a stranger's garden." “Their eyes met, and they stared together at each other, alone in space. With an effort she glanced down at the table. ‘You always look so cool’, she repeated…” The ambition of both Gatsby and Daisy result in a loss of identity and the breakdown of relationships. Evidence: The fact that Daisy chooses Tom even after confessing her love to Gatsby. Daisy not going to Gatsby’s funeral. Going to New York with Daisy and Tom, their affair is announced to Tom, sparking off tension. This tension not only results in the disconnection between Gatsby and Daisy, but the subsequent death of