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Pouring Rain In The Great Gatsby

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Fitzgerald reveals that when one forms relationships between economic classes, it will result in rejection. Gatsby is arranged to meet with Daisy, because he hopes to restart their romantic relationship. As he walks up to Nick’s house, where they will meet, Nick writes, “The day agreed on pouring rain” (Fitzgerald 52). Through the use of personification, Fitzgerald gives the day emotions and control over the weather. “Pouring rain” drenches Gatsby in water, which contrasts with his wish to begin again with Daisy. Furthermore, through the use of visual imagery, Fitzgerald sets a depressing mood that reveals that Gatsby and Daisy cannot begin a romantic relationship again because Gatsby’s hope is not in sync with nature. The rain illuminates
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