The Great Gatsby Chapter 7 Analysis

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Gatsby's undying love for Daisy becomes most prevalent towards the end of the book, and it is revealed most prominently through both the setting and the weather as well. In chapter 7, the author notes that on the hottest day of the summer, Gatsby takes action in confronting Tom. Just as intense as the conversation was, was the sun. After Daisy decides to choose Tom over Gatsby, the season suddenly switches to autumn and a cooler setting falls in place. The author does this in order to demonstrate how Gatsby's passionate love was hot and fiery in the summer, and when he slowly realizes that Daisy will never love him back, it dies out. As the weather grows cold, so does Gatsby; he is later found dead, floating in his pool. Gatsby's death is both