In this chapter of F. Scott Fitzgerald's, The Great Gatsby, I was completely surprised that Daisy and Gatsby were former lovers. This news hit me like the school bus hit Regina George in Mean Girls. As soon as Jordan Baker started telling Nick the story of Gatsby and Daisy I began to see how all of the pieces fit together. Although I was especially surprised at this statement from Jordan,
Regina George
"Gatsby bought that house so that Daisy would be just across the bay," (Fitzgerald, 78).
I did not realize that Gatsby loved Daisy so much and that he was so obsessive with this love to buy a mansion on the West Egg. I do not know yet if its just creepy or mildly sweet. Gatsby's love for Daisy explains why he feels awkward around her husband Tom. I think that Daisy needs to decide if she wants to be with a man who has a mistress for the rest of her life. I also think that Daisy will eventually need to decide if she loves Gatsby. Jordan and Nick's relationship seems to be turning into something which would be nice for the both of them.
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