The Great Gatsby has gotten more interesting with every chapter laying more and more detail over the other. However, the resounding theme in all the chapters is simply that money cannot buy happiness. Both Gatsby and Tom are supplied with seemingly endless amounts of money but neither have found happiness. Despite Gatsby's money he yearns for Daisy, and despite Tom having Daisy, he yearns for another. It seems that no matter the situation no character can truly be without want; their lives can never be truly complete.
The usage of the weather as symbolism of the progressing story line was definitely a technique that I enjoyed to read. I've rarely seen this tactic used but greatly enjoyed the underlying symbolism. However incorrect, I believe that throughout the plotline up to chapter six, Tom doesnt necessarily want a mistress, but merely what he cannot have. When Myrtle explains why Tom will not divorce she blames the wife for being Catholic, which she surely is not. The most important and defining moment for me however was Tom's dislike of Daisy being out and about. Tom was fine prancing about with some other woman but suddenly when Daisy's interests have changed, Tom is in for the challenge. Although there were no signs of Tom trying to win Daisy's affection back, he certainly was not a cheery character in the company of Gatsby who threatens his relationship.
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