Monday, April 30, 2012

The Great Gatsby - True Love or Just a Typical Triangle?

"He looked... as if he had 'killed a man.'  For a moment the set of his face could be described in just that fantastic way.... Her frightened eyes told that whatever intentions, whatever courage she had had, were definitely gone."  (pg. 135)

Throughout this book, Daisy and Gatsby have had a little somethin' somethin' going on.  This is weird because they were planning to get married after Gatsby got back from the war, but Daisy married Tom instead.  In Chapter 7, Daisy and Gatsby start to get a little more obvious with showing affection towards each other.  Tom, being Daisy's wife, wants to end this right away.  What I don't understand is why he would let them ride in the car together when they all took their trip.  Was it a test to see if they would do anything?  Anyways, Tom and Gatsby get into an argument and Daisy falls for Tom again.  Who does Daisy really love?  Sounds like a typical love triangle to me.

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