GREAT GATSBY
The novel, The Great Gatsby, by F. ... Gatsby, the main character, based his love for Daisy on a young girl he met before going off to war. In their time apart, Gatsby strived to build the American dream while Daisy enjoyed the riches by those who adored her. ... Gatsby eventually realized Daisy could not measure up to what he had envisioned as his perfect love. As a young officer, Gatsby was impressed by what Daisy represented, old money and a life full of luxuries. ... While Gatsby went off to the war Daisy continued in her artificial life. ... It was evident that Gatsby followed Daisys activities when he showed her the clippings on their first meeting. "Look at this," said Gatsby quickly. ... Nick shows this when he says to Gatsby, "Theyre a rotten crowd," I shouted across the lawn. ... Gatsby loved the Daisy of the past. ... When Daisy discovered how rich Gatsby was, she was attracted to him.