Great Gatsby Chapter 7 Questions

1. What does Daisy represent to Gatsby?

Daisy represents Gatsby's motivation for his actions throughout the story. Gatsby does everything he can to get back together with Daisy, such as befriending Nick, firing all of his previous maids once they start being together again to avoid gossip, and even making a ton of money in order to give Daisy the financial security she married Tom for.

2. Do you think Gatsby loves Daisy or merely what she represents?

I believe that Gatsby really only loves Daisy for what she represents, the "American Dream". Gatsby has all this money, a nice house, throws lavish parties, but all he's missing is someone to love. Gatsby specifically wants Daisy because he remembers all the good times he had when they were together, and wants to relive that with her.

Great Gatsby: Daisy

1. At this point, what do you know and what is your opinion of Daisy?

Daisy is Nick Carraway's cousin and is married to Tom Buchan. Tom is having an affair with a woman named Myrtle Wilson. Daisy knows of the affair between Tom and Mytle.

I think Daisy deserves much better since she's just a woman who wants what's best for her child. I wish that she and Tom would split.

2. Do you think Tom will leave Daisy for Myrtle? Support your answer.

I do not think Tom will leav Daisy. They are both unhappy, but they have a child. I think they will stay together for the sake of the child. Also Tom beats Myrtle when he's drunk.