Gatsby and Daisy

• Why does Gatsby want Nick to help him reconnect with Daisy?

  He is still deeply in love with her
• How does Gatsby's plan to reconnect with Daisy appear to Nick?

  It seems juvenile and lovesick
• What does Daisy's reaction to Gatsby's shirts signify?

  Her superficiality and attraction to wealth
• What does Daisy's emotional response to Gatsby's wealth suggest about her character?

  She grapples with her own superficiality
• How does Fitzgerald portray the 1920s culture through Daisy's character?

  As ambivalent and difficult to articulate
• What does Gatsby's fixation on Daisy during the tour indicate?

  His wealth is meant to impress her
• How does Gatsby's view of his possessions change in Daisy's presence?

  They seem less real and more insignificant
• What does Gatsby want Daisy to see during the tour of his mansion?

  His lavish lifestyle
• How does Gatsby's view of the green light change after meeting Daisy?

  It becomes just a light on a dock
• What does Nick notice about Gatsby's expression after the reunion?

  It shows happiness, doubt, and disappointment
• What does Nick imply about Gatsby's fantasy of Daisy?

  It has become unrecognizable and harmful
• What does Gatsby's lament about Daisy suggest about his feelings?

  He feels he is losing her again.
• How does Gatsby's idealization of Daisy affect his perception of her?

  He focuses on memories, not reality.
• What does Gatsby fantasize about regarding Daisy's relationship with Tom?

  That she would deny loving Tom.
• What does Gatsby mean by “Her voice is full of money”?

  It reflects her social class.
• How does Nick react to Gatsby's comment about Daisy's voice?

  He realizes its significance.
• Why does Gatsby refuse to leave when Nick advises him to?

  He is focused on Daisy's decision.
• What does Gatsby's relationship with Daisy hinge upon?

  His ability to provide for her.
• How does Gatsby's deception about his wealth affect his relationship with Daisy?

  It creates a false sense of security.
• What does the passage reveal about Gatsby's private and public desires?

  He wants to have Daisy publicly