What does Tom antagonize Gatsby about in Chapter 7?
What does Tom antagonize Gatsby about in Chapter 7?
What does Tom antagonize Gatsby about? He tells Tom that she never loved him but she said that at one point she did.
What does Tom confront Gatsby about?
Tom initiates his planned confrontation with Gatsby by mocking his habit of calling people “old sport.” He accuses Gatsby of lying about having attended Oxford. Tom claims that he and Daisy have a history that Gatsby could not possibly understand. He then accuses Gatsby of running a bootlegging operation.
What suspicion does Tom have about Gatsby?
Tom’s suspicions of Gatsby is thinking he’s some criminal or big bootlegger that throws lavish parties with “new money”. He vows to track down information on him. After the party, Gatsby talks to Nick about Daisy. He tells Nick that he wants Daisy to leave Tom and marry him and go back to Louisville with him.
What does Gatsby tell Tom Is this a good idea?
He antagonizes Gatsby about him saying “old sport,” his car, and that he is a bootlegger. What does Gatsby tell Tom? Is this a good idea? He tells Tom that Daisy has never loved him and that she is in love with him and has always been.
What does Tom think of Gatsby’s guests?
Tom is contemptuous of Gatsby’s lack of social grace and highly critical of Daisy’s habit of visiting Gatsby’s house alone. He is suspicious, but he has not yet discovered Gatsby and Daisy’s love. Gatsby seeks out Nick after Tom and Daisy leave the party; he is unhappy because Daisy has had such an unpleasant time.
Why is it important that Gatsby’s books are real?
The uncut books are significant because they prove that Gatsby has never read any of these books since the pages are still folded together and can only be read if they are ‘cut’ apart. The uncut pages are a potent symbol of the fact that Gatsby is not who he claims to be.
How is Nick different from his neighbors?
How does Nick differ from other people living in his neighborhood? Nick doesn’t have sophisticated manners or connections. Nick doesn’t wear stylish clothing. Nick doesn’t come from a wealthy family.
How does Nick feel about the partygoers?
How does Nick feel about the other partygoers? He finds them repulsive yet fascinating. He is enchanted by them. He thinks they are sophisticated and exotic.
Who is Tom’s lover in The Great Gatsby?
Myrtle Wilson
How did Tom Buchanan meet Daisy?
It’s more likely that they met at a social event like a ball, race meeting, or polo match. In chapter 4 Jordan Baker describes Daisy’s life in Louisville in 1917–1919: The largest of the banners and the largest of the lawns belonged to Daisy Fay’s house.