Throughout the two novels--Their Eyes Were Watching God and The Great Gatsby the protagonists are conveyed as showing affection for many people within their lives, whether it be through riches (materialistically or figuratively), sacrifice, or protection. The manner in which they show their love is widely accepted amongst many peoples.
In the novel--The Great Gatsby, the protagonist, Jay Gatsby, shows his affection for Daisy Buchanan through his riches--he purchases the expensive, luxurious mansion located transversely from her humble abode to ensure his closeness to her; in doing so, he manages to lure her from her husband, reminding her of the history they had shared together previously, “Can’t repeat the past? [...] Why of course you can! ”(110). Jay Gatsby expands on his richness through clothes and hobbies: “I’ve got a man in England who buys me clothes. He sends over a selection of things at the beginning of each season, spring and fall”(92). If he were to show her the newly transformed man, perhaps the circumstances that had previously ended their affairs may be reconsidered and a new one may blossom from the riches.
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Joe Starks uses the idea of living large to appeal to Janie; the idea of being taken care of, along with the ability to live with more freedoms convinced her to flee her first husband in hopes of finding the true love she yearned for. Starks obtained the title as mayor, displaying his status in the political hierarchy, to which she enjoyed happily; “Quote” accordingly, the theme of utilizing power to persuade a woman is displayed in both