Chapter 5-6 questions
Why does Gatsby stop giving parties?
All of the sudden and unexpected actions of Gatsby are mostly related to Daisy. Gatsby stopped giving parties just because Daisy told him that she has no interest in parties.
When does Tom first realize that Daisy loves Gatsby?
Tom seemed to know about the re-loving relationship between Gatsby and Daisy, however, he didn't have any specific evidence. On the day when Tom, Nick, Gatsby, and Daisy met together, Tom sees an intense eye-contact between Gatsby and Daisy during the conversation.
Why is Myrtle Wilson upset when she sees Tom and Jordan?
Myrtle was upset simply because she misunderstood Jordan as Daisy. She thought Jordan was Tom's wife.
How does Gatsby characterize Daisy’s voice? What do you think he means by this?
Gatsby calls Daisy's voice as a sweet voice, which is enough to show is abundant love for Daisy. Every action, thoughts, and words did by Gatsby are actually all for Daisy. Gatsby seems to love her even more than himself.
Why does Tom insist that Daisy go home with Gatsby? What do you think this tells us about Tom's character and his relationship with Daisy?
Tom's insist showed his lack of interest on his wife, Daisy. His carelessness indirectly illustrated his heartless relationship with Daisy even though they were a married couple.
What indications are there are the end of the chapter that Tom and Daisy are going to stay together despite his philandering and her love for Gatsby?
Tom and Daisy live together and eat together like any other married couples, however, they don't care about each others life. This shows that their separation/divorce can be happened very easily since they won't have any left over emotions for each other.
At the end of the chapter, Gatsby is standing alone, looking out at Daisy’s house. Where else in the novel does he do this? How is this different?
The description of Gatsby's action can be compared to his previous and same actions he did before he met Daisy again. The recent action is clearly different from the previous ones because Gatsby encountered her after several years of separation. Thus his heart for her would be more passionate, certain, and brave.
All of the sudden and unexpected actions of Gatsby are mostly related to Daisy. Gatsby stopped giving parties just because Daisy told him that she has no interest in parties.
When does Tom first realize that Daisy loves Gatsby?
Tom seemed to know about the re-loving relationship between Gatsby and Daisy, however, he didn't have any specific evidence. On the day when Tom, Nick, Gatsby, and Daisy met together, Tom sees an intense eye-contact between Gatsby and Daisy during the conversation.
Why is Myrtle Wilson upset when she sees Tom and Jordan?
Myrtle was upset simply because she misunderstood Jordan as Daisy. She thought Jordan was Tom's wife.
How does Gatsby characterize Daisy’s voice? What do you think he means by this?
Gatsby calls Daisy's voice as a sweet voice, which is enough to show is abundant love for Daisy. Every action, thoughts, and words did by Gatsby are actually all for Daisy. Gatsby seems to love her even more than himself.
Why does Tom insist that Daisy go home with Gatsby? What do you think this tells us about Tom's character and his relationship with Daisy?
Tom's insist showed his lack of interest on his wife, Daisy. His carelessness indirectly illustrated his heartless relationship with Daisy even though they were a married couple.
What indications are there are the end of the chapter that Tom and Daisy are going to stay together despite his philandering and her love for Gatsby?
Tom and Daisy live together and eat together like any other married couples, however, they don't care about each others life. This shows that their separation/divorce can be happened very easily since they won't have any left over emotions for each other.
At the end of the chapter, Gatsby is standing alone, looking out at Daisy’s house. Where else in the novel does he do this? How is this different?
The description of Gatsby's action can be compared to his previous and same actions he did before he met Daisy again. The recent action is clearly different from the previous ones because Gatsby encountered her after several years of separation. Thus his heart for her would be more passionate, certain, and brave.