Chapter Seven

Picture: Gatsby's Empty Party Room

In the beginning of chapter seven Gatsby no longer has extravagant parties. To begin, Gatsby becomes overly depressed again due to Daisy. Therefore, he thinks changing his ways of life will impress Daisy. For example, his mansion is no longer consisting of parties. Also, he dismissed his servants and replaced them with new ones so there will no longer be any gossip. As a result, the guest who use to show up no longer appear or disperse when they realize his house is not "alive". Furthermore, these aspects express how much Gatsby cares for Daisy and would do anything for her.

Quotes

" Half an hour later Daisy herself telephoned and seemed relieved to find that I was coming. Something was up. And yet I couldn't believe that they would choose this occasion for a scene-especially for the rather harrowing scene that Gatsby had outlined in the garden"(120). This quote expresses how nervous Daisy was for Gatsby to meet Tom when they were all planning to hang out.

"Daisy and Jordan lay upon an enormous couch, like silver idols, weighing down their own white dresses against the singing breeze of the fans"(122). This quote expresses the beauty upon the two wealthy girls.

"Their eyes met, and they stared together at each other, alone in space. With an effort she glanced down at the table. " You always look so cool," she repeated. She had told him that she loved him, and Tom Buchanan saw. He was astounded. His mouth opened a little and he recognized her as someone he knew a long time ago"(125). This quote is significant because it expresses how Gatsby and Daisy try hiding their relationship. Also, that Tom is jealous of what he had noticed, though he has a mistress himself.

" Your wife doesn't love you," said Gatsby quietly. "She's never loved you. She loves me." The significance of this quote is that it expresses Gatsby jealously and love towards Daisy. Also, that he is not scared to say what is on his mind when he is fired up.

Theme:Jealousy

Throughout chapter seven jealously is major theme expressed. To begin, Tom is meeting Gatsby for the first time in a while. Though, Tom is not very aware of Gatsby and Daisy's love affair. Tom does wonder though a little of what may be happening. For example, the phone rings and it is for Tom. As he leaves Daisy kisses Gatsby because Tom's presence is not near. Also, as Tom, Daisy, Gatsby, Nick and Jordan were lounging around trying to figure out a plan for the day. Daisy and Gatsby's eyes met, and Daisy whispered she loves him. They both became entangled in their own world. Tom had caught what happened and was extremely shock and was sitting there with a mouth of aw. But, soon after he acted like he had noticed nothing. As the chapter move on, they all leave to go into the city. As Daisy and Gatsby apart from one another. Tom catches Daisy's finger tremble across Gatsby's coat. Tom becomes crazy and his jealous is revealed. Lastly, near the end of the chapter Tom and Gatsby become irritable towards one another. Gatsby reveals his jealousy to Tom and tells him that Daisy has never loved him. Daisy loves Gatsby and only married Tom because he was wealthy and Gatsby was not at the time. As a result, Tom does not believe this comment and wanted to continue with competitiveness.