Chapter+5

= = =**Chapter Five **=

Chapter five begins with Nick returning home from his date with Jordan in New York City. Nick returns late at night and is startled by Gatsby, who confronts him in his yard. Earlier in the day, Jordan told Nick that Gatsby would like Nick to set up a meeting between him and Daisy. Nick tells Gatsby that he will help him by offering a grass cutting service in order to make the house look presentable. Gatsby also wants to repay Nick so he offers him a job proposition. Gatsby tries to please Nick so Nick will "introduce" him to Daisy. Later, Gatsby, Nick, and Daisy meet at Nick's house. When they all first meet it is terribly awkward. Gatsby first believes that the meeting was a mistake and is nervous. Nick leaves the house and when he returns, he sees that Daisy and Gatsby are enjoying each other's company. Gatsby begins to tell Daisy of his true feelings for her. Later in the day, Gatsby invites Daisy and Nick to his mansion. Gatsby shows Daisy all of his possessions and Daisy begins to cry. Nick realizes that he is not noticed by Daisy and Gatsby and ends up leaving (Fitzgerald 81-96).
 * 1. Brief Summary: **

** 2. Newspaper Article: ** The Secret Affair //It's been reported that the renewed love affair of Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan has once again begun to prosper!// There are rumors of Daisy Buchanan driving from her house to Jay Gatsy's mansion. The two have been spotted interacting around the grounds of Gatsby's estate. They have been seen secretly meeting each other without Daisy's significant other present. The media would like to know the business that is taking place between the two, and just how much does her husband know? So are the rumors true? Does Daisy once again have feelings for Gasby or is it just a rekindling friendship? Supposively, Gatsby and Daisy first saw each other in Louisville. The love blossomed, but Gatsby was poor. Daisy was, and still is, extremely wealthy. She knew that rich girls didn't marry poor boys. When Gatsby left to serve in the War, Daisy married Mr. Tom Buchanan. Gatsby was heartbroken when he heard the news. He later bought a house across the Manhasset Bay from her and Tom. It is believed that he never stopped loving Daisy and still wants to be with her. These latest rumors and speculations could be damaging to their reputations. Nobody knows whether their relations are for love or for friendship.


 * 3. Important Quotes: **
 * 1. ** // " Gatsby, pale as death, with his hands plunged like weights in his coat pockets, was standing in a puddle of water glaring tragically into my eyes " //(86). When Daisy arrives at Nick's house, Gatsby leaves Nick's house and re-enters after Daisy. He his extremely nervous and is unsure of how the reunion will go.
 * 2. ** // " It makes me sad because I've never seen such--such beautiful shirts before " //(92). While at Gatsby's mansion, Gatsby shows Daisy all of his possessions. When Gatsby shows Daisy all of his fine English shirts, Daisy begins to cry. Daisy realizes the life she missed when she married Tom and not Gatsby.
 * 3. ** // " If it wasn't for the mist we could see your home across the bay,...You always have a green light that burns all night at the end of the dock " //(92). Gatsby stares at Daisy's dock every night watching the green light. The green light was what he would look at to see how far away he was from Daisy. Now he had Daisy right next to her and he would no longer need to green light because he had her.

F. Scott Fitzgerald's almost excessive use of symbolism is apparent in Chapter 5. Fitzgerald employs the use of elemental symbolism, especially of water, in the form of rain. The ever-present rain symbolizes Jay Gatsby's anxiety and nervousness about reuniting with his lost love, Daisy Buchanan. Overcome with uneasiness and inner turmoil about meeting her again, Gatsby walks around the house, despite the inclement weather. The rain downpours upon Daisy's arrival and their awkward reunion. However, when things between the past lovers become light and happy, the heavens clear up and the sun shines; all is well. This use of weather symbolism, already present within the novel, is used exceptionally in Chapter 5 to convey to the reader Gatsby's emotions.
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 * 5. Extras: **

//Gatsby and Daisy "reuniting" after being apart for several years.//

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"Ain't We Got Fun" by Benson Orchestra of Chicago Song Source While Gatsby shows Daisy his mansion, he has a player in the background playing this song.

Fitzgerald, F. Scott. //The Great Gatsby//. New York: Scribner, 2004.
 * 6. Works Cited **

Title Extras, Symbolism Extras, Brief Summary Extras || and proofed wiki page. ||
 * 7. Table: **
 * = Group Contributions ||
 * = Mackenzie Roman ||= Summary, 3 quotes, newspaper, works cited, cited photos and chart ||
 * = Julie Freeman ||= Extras, Design Details, Title ,
 * = Caroline Quick ||= Symbolism paragraph, edited
 * = Ashley Poole ||=  ||
 * = Michah Cathern ||=  ||
 * = Brian Lee ||= Newspaper, Newspaper Extras ||
 * = Emily Hyde ||= Newspaper, Newspaper Extras, Summary Revision ||
 * = DJ Moore ||= Newspaper, Newspaper Extras, Title Edits ||