Kyle Mac’s Blog

When Daisy finally shows up for tea, they enter Nicks house to find that Gatsby is nowhere to be found. Moments later Gatsby re-enters as if he hadn’t been waiting for her for so long. This is not only hilarious, but also symbolic of Gatsby’s dream. He was finally meeting Daisy again and he wanted the moment to be perfect. Ironically it is not. It is very akward for all parties involved at first and Gatsby almost backs out, telling nick “this is a terrible mistake.” However, the moment of akwardness ceases and Gatsby’s dream of seeing Daisy again is realized fully.

My feelings towards Gatsby are torn. Between the annoyance I feel towards him, the sympathy I have for him and the utter relatability I share with him. Gatsby’s cool is starting to wear off and is vulnerability is showing.

Green is obviously symbolic of something. Money? Greed? Want? Or maybe the color itself isn’t important but what it represents in context is.