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How Does Daisy Present Money In The Great Gatsby

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Gatsby's house and possessions are both extraordinary and show how much wealth Gatsby has. For example, on page 7 it says, "It was a factual imitation of some Hôtel de Ville in Normandy, with a tower on one side." This example shows how luxurious and high status his mansion is because it looks like a fancy hotel from Europe. Additionally, on page 99 it says, "He took out a pile of shirts and began throwing them, one by one before us, shirts of sheer linen and thick silk." This example shows that Gatsby is wealthy enough to afford a lot of different shirts. Furthermore, on page 69 it says, "I'd seen it. Everybody had seen it. It was a rich cream color, bright with nickel." This example shows how successful and perfect he is by saying how popular …show more content…

For example, when Nick met Daisy he notices that "She laughed, an absurd, charming little laugh, and I laughed too" (Page 11). This example shows how Daisy beauty and charisma attracts men because Nick couldn't help but laugh with her. The tone implies she's a person whose light-hearted and is easily liked by people who meet her. Furthermore, on page 12 it says, "There was an excitement in her voice that men who had cared for her found difficult to forget." Daisy conveys exuberance because her voice is unforgettable, exciting, and full of energy. The author shows that Daisy has left a mark on the men she has been with which symbolizes her beauty. On the other hand, Fitzgerald's decision to name the character Daisy also is ironic because she is a disloyal lover and a liar. For example, on page 123 it says, "As he left the room again she got up and went over to Gatsby and pulled his face down kissing him on the mouth." As soon as his husband leaves the room she goes to Gatsby to kiss him and tells him she loves him. This not only shows she's disloyal but that she makes Gatsby believe there is something there in order for him to not move on and to keep holding on. Furthermore, on page 37 it says, "She's a Catholic and they don't believe in divorce.' Daisy was not a Catholic." This example shows in order for Daisy to not go through an embarrassing, …show more content…

For example, when Nick first saw Gatsby he saw him stretch "out his arms toward the dark water in a curious way, and far as I was from him I could have sworn he was trembling. Involuntarily I glanced seaward—and distinguished nothing except a single green light, minute and faraway, that might have been the end of a dock."(Page 24) Nick witnesses Gatsby reaching out for something he doesn't have, hoping for a better life. This accurately represents the American Dream because he's trying to improve his current lonely life and be happy by being with Daisy. Furthermore, on page 184 Gatsby's father says, "Of course we was broke up when he run off from home but I see now there was a reason for it. He knew he had a big future in front of him." This example proves that he does believe in The American Dream because he improved his station in life from when he was young. He knew he wanted to be successful in life that's why he left his home, to better

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