Nick- He cares more about Gatsby and wants him to leave town after the accident. When he finally realizes what his dream has done to him, it is too late. One example is that he owns a pool, however he never uses it. Gatsby for example lives in a giant mansion and surrounds himself with wealth. One of the major topics presented in the great Gatsby is the social aspect and perceptions of wealth, which is represented through the major differences of the newly rich of the West Egg and the older wealthy citizens of the East Egg.
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“You know old sport, I’ve never used that pool all summer?” (167). It is also a symbol of his riches and everything he has taken for granted. The Pool: Gatsby talks about how he hasn’t used the pool all summer this foreshadows his death in the pool. The Great Gatsby: Chapter Two Analysis & Summary The Great Gatsby: Chapter One Analysis & Summary
SYMBOLS IN THE GREAT GATSBY CHAPTER 8 DRIVER
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Eckleburg taunt George Wilson and he believes they are the eyes of God. George Wilson talks to Michaelis about how he confronted Myrtle about loving her before she died.After talking to Gatsby, Nick is too distracted to work and even ignores Jordan Baker.The gardener tells Gatsby that he is going to drain the pool, even though he hasn’t used the pool all summer, Gatsby replies to do so.However, he admits he lied to Daisy about his background in the pursuit of living the American dream.(Gatsby finally has an epiphany, and is realizing when he first met her he just loved for who she was and didn’t care about the riches). Gatsby then tells Nick about how he met Daisy and that he loved her for who she is and her vitality and youth.
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Gatsby tells nick that he waited for Daisy all night and nothing happened.It starts off where Nick wakes up and goes to visit Gatsby at his mansion.