tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354746414593154133.post8212804292829438632..comments2023-07-28T04:02:49.293-07:00Comments on Leclaire's American Literature Blog: Gatsby Fishbowl #2: Chapter 2Kristin Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15076857976818237278noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354746414593154133.post-66637599498654227272010-05-07T08:11:50.767-07:002010-05-07T08:11:50.767-07:00I think that Daisy did love Tom. I find it hard t...I think that Daisy did love Tom. I find it hard to be with someone if you don't love them at all. I know I couldn't fake something like that. I think that the only reason Tom could be having an affair is because he feels in control like he can still do whatever he wants and Daisy doesn't control everything in his life. Plus it seems that Tom and Daisy don't have a very good relationship that this point in the book. I wonder how much it bothered Daisy that Tom had an affair, it never really explained in the book.michellevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04869908961850211482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354746414593154133.post-21867579972391247342010-04-03T11:35:00.779-07:002010-04-03T11:35:00.779-07:00I think that Tom brought Nick to meet his mistress...I think that Tom brought Nick to meet his mistress because since he is so close to Daisy, Tom wanted to show Nick that there was no comparison between her and Daisy. Also I think that he wanted to show Nick his other life and maybe even show him how different he is with each of the two women. <br /><br />Angelica,<br /><br />I think that he gets so mad at Myrtle because he does love Daisy and he doesn't want his to worlds colliding. He wants to have his trophy wife (Daisy) and then someone he can have fun with and just relax. And I think that he also didn't want Daisy's name said in such a dumpy place. He feels as if she is a possession and so if she keeps saying her name in dirty place its like one of his prize possessions is filthy.Jake Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11443858815112755470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354746414593154133.post-5419566545501302442010-03-19T12:33:14.041-07:002010-03-19T12:33:14.041-07:00Why does everyone keep trying to set Nick up with ...Why does everyone keep trying to set Nick up with someone?corbinfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02735029634591937543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354746414593154133.post-75991334283136080852010-03-19T12:31:38.182-07:002010-03-19T12:31:38.182-07:00Trace,
But it seems like the people they are aroun...Trace,<br />But it seems like the people they are around in the apartment don't care about Daisy, so why would he try to make them think he isnt leaving Daisy?corbinfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02735029634591937543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354746414593154133.post-51994662681590755222010-03-19T12:29:47.277-07:002010-03-19T12:29:47.277-07:00I don't think Tom will leave Daisy because of ...I don't think Tom will leave Daisy because of their relation together and current status of what is going on in the book. But, even though he doesn't show it he still cares for Daisy (in my opinion).Christian L.H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01182681963998811194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354746414593154133.post-63992178051657918942010-03-19T12:29:36.405-07:002010-03-19T12:29:36.405-07:00Corbin,
I think he does that because he doesnt wan...Corbin,<br />I think he does that because he doesnt want anyone to expect that he is going to leave her.TraceJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10488471525155954348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354746414593154133.post-14382450947857033992010-03-19T12:29:25.556-07:002010-03-19T12:29:25.556-07:00Tom got mad at Myrtle because I think he feels a l...Tom got mad at Myrtle because I think he feels a little guilty over cheating on Daisy but also doesn't want to hear about Daisy when he is with Myrtle because it probably makes him feel conflicted and upset. Plus he was drunk so he had no control of his actions.Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18379536724508083852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354746414593154133.post-26851772634683525702010-03-19T12:29:23.578-07:002010-03-19T12:29:23.578-07:00Angelica- I think Tom feels guilt for having an af...Angelica- I think Tom feels guilt for having an affair and just hearing Daisy's name was almost a reminder of his infidelity. I think he still cares about Daisy because of how defensive he got.NatalieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00588472523087030848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354746414593154133.post-60298637771950281462010-03-19T12:29:17.427-07:002010-03-19T12:29:17.427-07:00Tom brought Nick to meet Myrtle because he was dru...Tom brought Nick to meet Myrtle because he was drunk and wanted to show off. I think he was trying to show Nick that he was 'above the rules' and he could have a mistress if he wanted to.Sammi Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00665040281479140946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354746414593154133.post-76717291594888045162010-03-19T12:29:08.326-07:002010-03-19T12:29:08.326-07:00Angelica, I think Tom is starting to get tired of ...Angelica, I think Tom is starting to get tired of cheating and it just reached his explosion point. I think it was all because of guilt.Beau Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01048459944828809091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354746414593154133.post-60970225449703262102010-03-19T12:28:50.228-07:002010-03-19T12:28:50.228-07:00I think that the valley of ashes portrays the true...I think that the valley of ashes portrays the true feelings and actions of the people belonging to the East and the West Egg. The valley is covered in ashes from the factories which, I believe, symbolizes the dirtiness of the two parts of town... Tom is having an affair, that I feel like both sides spouses know about.<br />I also do not like Tom at all. First of all he is having an affair and he makes fun of her husband! He also broke Mertyl's nose which is outrageousChrisYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13857977790003286212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354746414593154133.post-86516763550495820532010-03-19T12:28:16.425-07:002010-03-19T12:28:16.425-07:00Do you think Wilson and Tom are exact opposites. O...Do you think Wilson and Tom are exact opposites. One is given opportunities and is a jerk while the other is given no opportunities and is nice. Do you think Fitzgerald is trying to prove a point that money corrupts?J Ricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303006101845873804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354746414593154133.post-44790514641268643702010-03-19T12:27:49.790-07:002010-03-19T12:27:49.790-07:00Beau, then why would he lie about Daisy being Cath...Beau, then why would he lie about Daisy being Catholic and divorce is frowned upon?corbinfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02735029634591937543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354746414593154133.post-10177555395066574532010-03-19T12:27:29.465-07:002010-03-19T12:27:29.465-07:00Emma,
Exactly but what about Tom's point of v...Emma, <br />Exactly but what about Tom's point of view, what would make him want her instead of Daisy who is said to be beautiful and incredible? What is going on between them?Xavia H2011https://www.blogger.com/profile/09503116465715334324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354746414593154133.post-40582679848049918622010-03-19T12:26:34.874-07:002010-03-19T12:26:34.874-07:00I think Tom wont leave Daisy because it would be h...I think Tom wont leave Daisy because it would be hard on her emotionally and the divorce could make them look weak socially wise.agresh24https://www.blogger.com/profile/04382196995582719145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354746414593154133.post-35207484089551788512010-03-19T12:26:17.228-07:002010-03-19T12:26:17.228-07:00I think Tom will leave Daisy because he talks abou...I think Tom will leave Daisy because he talks about how he is happy with Myrtle and I think all the pressures of society will get to him about having an affair which is looked down on.Beau Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01048459944828809091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354746414593154133.post-17518382938325698992010-03-19T12:25:50.888-07:002010-03-19T12:25:50.888-07:00I agree with Xavia because Myrtle and Zelda are ve...I agree with Xavia because Myrtle and Zelda are very similar because they are both in it for the money, they both party alot, and are unfaithful. <br /><br />But a question I had is why does Tom get so angry and Myrtle and breaks her nose when she keeps saying Daisys name? Why does it bother him so much when she mentions him?angelicaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07263888921639790046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354746414593154133.post-39123506118750616152010-03-19T12:25:36.930-07:002010-03-19T12:25:36.930-07:00Why exactly did Tom go for someone who isn't e...Why exactly did Tom go for someone who isn't exactly in the same class as him?Xavia H2011https://www.blogger.com/profile/09503116465715334324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354746414593154133.post-80901169114206474232010-03-19T12:24:34.637-07:002010-03-19T12:24:34.637-07:00I think that Mrs. Wilson is in love with his money...I think that Mrs. Wilson is in love with his money and the idea of him. Not the because she loves him for him. If she really loved him I don't think she would be using his money. I think she likes the idea of getting everything she wants.Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18379536724508083852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354746414593154133.post-70765665406530034152010-03-19T12:24:12.824-07:002010-03-19T12:24:12.824-07:00Samantha, I think Myrtle wants a divorce but I thi...Samantha, I think Myrtle wants a divorce but I think Tom is still in love with Daisy that's why he makes the lie about Daisy being Catholiccorbinfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02735029634591937543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354746414593154133.post-1103195546596541232010-03-19T12:23:59.327-07:002010-03-19T12:23:59.327-07:00I think Tom is living 2 different lives. I think i...I think Tom is living 2 different lives. I think it is possible that Tom will leave Daisy because he seems to be happier with Myrtle. Their relationship reminded me of F. Scott and Zelda's relationship. The partying and drinking and rich life. It seems like Tom really loves Myrtle and enjoys showing her off- he was really excited for Nick to meet "his girl". Where with Daisy, he is almost being forced to stay with her because of the pregnancy.NatalieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00588472523087030848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354746414593154133.post-30188422275038755712010-03-19T12:23:16.100-07:002010-03-19T12:23:16.100-07:00Corbin, i deffinetly think so because her husband ...Corbin, i deffinetly think so because her husband is definetly not rich and by the way she went out and spent tom's money, she expects more and likes tom for what he can get for her.Xavia H2011https://www.blogger.com/profile/09503116465715334324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354746414593154133.post-4514312180915885612010-03-19T12:23:06.568-07:002010-03-19T12:23:06.568-07:00i don't think that Tom will leave daisy for my...i don't think that Tom will leave daisy for myrtle, i think his affair with her is just how he has absolutely no class. He makes fun of Wilson while he is having an affair with his wife, yet he himself is also married, to Daisy. He even feels no guilt when he breaks Myrtle's nose when she was chanting "Daisy" when he told her not to while she was drunk.Andrew Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17034380213009965883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354746414593154133.post-5663087747444613792010-03-19T12:22:57.476-07:002010-03-19T12:22:57.476-07:00I think Tom brought Nick to see his mistress for b...I think Tom brought Nick to see his mistress for bragging rights that he is married and having an affair, and to show off Myrtle to Nick.agresh24https://www.blogger.com/profile/04382196995582719145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354746414593154133.post-15519983910295783492010-03-19T12:22:52.333-07:002010-03-19T12:22:52.333-07:00I agree with Mallory I don't think that Tom lo...I agree with Mallory I don't think that Tom loves Daisy I think he just wants to stay around for the child.Ryan Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05227150700697381187noreply@blogger.com