winslowevan
08-02-2012, 12:54 PM
I'm reading through Gatsby for the second time. I might be reading into this too deep but it seems to me there is a theme of contradiction, perhaps relating to racism and how America was founded on immigration.
Anyways I haven't finished re-reading it but I found two big examples.
The first is Daisy's statement about never leaving New York then upon hearing Nick's joke seems to take it seriously and then yearns to go back.
The second is Tom telling Not to believe everything he hears then Daisy telling Nick she believes he was engaged because she "heard it from three people". I think there are a few little examples scattered about as well but I can't be sure if I'm crazy and just over thinking it or if it makes sense. Some these are Daisy's comical little comments such as "Tom's getting very profound" unless its just the mention of her ignorance.
Can anyone give me their thoughts or opinions on this idea?
Anyways I haven't finished re-reading it but I found two big examples.
The first is Daisy's statement about never leaving New York then upon hearing Nick's joke seems to take it seriously and then yearns to go back.
The second is Tom telling Not to believe everything he hears then Daisy telling Nick she believes he was engaged because she "heard it from three people". I think there are a few little examples scattered about as well but I can't be sure if I'm crazy and just over thinking it or if it makes sense. Some these are Daisy's comical little comments such as "Tom's getting very profound" unless its just the mention of her ignorance.
Can anyone give me their thoughts or opinions on this idea?