THis quote is important because it is foreshadowing. It foreshadows the tragedy that will take place soon. And the fire could be a symbol of his dream, that his dream might not come true. It is important because it also conveys the sense of dread that Nick was feeling about. This quote is important because it shows the power of Gatsby. It shows how powerful he is, and how his own emotion would change This quote is important because it shows Gatsby’s optimism. He believed that Daisy would come back. But it doesn’t seem like Daisy will come back to Gatsby. This quote is important because it shows Gatsby being regretful from the past, showing how important it is. It shows that we shouldn’t ignore the past and we should learn from the past