The Great Gatsby Chapter 5

1. Bryon Scholl Katey Lederer Devon Kriebel Lara McQue The Great Gatsby Chapter 5

2. Nick invites Daisy over • Mention of unused swimming pool. • When Nick tells Gatsby that he is going to invite Daisy over, Gatsby tells Nick that he doesn't want to inconvenience him, but he is obviously anxious to have Daisy over. • Strange conversation about a possible “side job” to repay Nick with money instead of thanks.

3. Gatsby Freaks Out • Gatsby is frantic trying to have everything perfect including Nick's lawn, and ends up running out when Daisy arrives. • Daisy arrives in a convertible, despite the rain; another sign of her wealth and wish for everyone to see her.

4. Rain • The rain during the meeting keeps the group at Nick's less than exquisite house. When it lets up, they are able to go to Gatsby's extravagant mansion. This is similar to how Gatsby is trapped in his social class, but he will never truly be able to move up. • Also a symbol of tragedy. Something is always going on with Daisy.

5. Clothing • Gatsbyarrives at Nick's house before seeing Daisy in a tie of gold and a shirt of silk.These colors of wealth demonstrate Gatsby‘s eagerness to prove himself to Daisy. • Daisy breaks down after seeing Gatsby's shirts because she finally realizes that Gatsby could have given her the same life that Tom had, without the cheating.

6. Clocks • Gatsby knocking over the clock and Nick saving it symbolizes how Gatsby and Daisy's time together was cut short but is being patched up by Nick. Gatsby was trying to freeze time just as the old, broken clock was. • Gatsby is also referred to being like a run-down clock later in the chapter. • Gatsby thinks he can repeat the past and change the past at the same time.

7. The Green Light • The famous “green light” loses its significance in this chapter. Gatsby no longer needs to stare at his symbol for Daisy because he can stare at the actual thing. • “It had seemed as close as start to the moon.” In the night sky, the stars and the moon appear to be very close to each other, but in reality they are miles apart.

8. Daisy’s Voice • Daisy whispers to Nick in a “grave murmur” and speaks to Gatsby on an “artificial note.” “The exhilarating ripple of her voice.” • Daisy’s voice seems very “artificial” and unrealistic. Is she only seeing Gatsby to get back at Tom?

9. American Dream • In this chapter, Gatsby finally achieves his dream because he now has Daisy and his wealth.