The Great Gatsby Chapter 5

Plot Development• Nick tells Gatsby that he will invite Daisy over, but Gatsby is

obviously nervous about it and tries to avoid it at first– “Oh that’s alright,” he said carelessly. “I don’t want to put

you through any trouble”• Nick invites Daisy over and tells her not to bring Tom• Daisy and Gatsby reunite, and Gatsby is nervous and

awkward• Gatsby believes he had made a mistake by meeting daisy

again, but Nick talks to him and helps him out. Afterwards he is confident again.

• Gatsby takes Daisy and Nick to his house to show Daisy around and to try to impress her

• In Gatsby’s room, him and Daisy sit together and held hands • The chapter ends with nick leaving the two of them alone in

his room• Gatsby and Daisy obviously have feelings for each other now

Symbolism

• Rain– The rain can be though to represent Gatsby's moods

and overall outtake on the situation before him. • as Daisy arrives and Gatsby is overcome by depression and

anxiety, the sky pours down rain, as the two become reacquainted with one another and interact in a positive and friendly manner, the sky seems to clear up.

• Green Light– represents his hopes and dreams, and the weather

represents his feelings.

Theme

• Everything Is Not What It Seems– When planning the tea party at Nick’s house, Jay

wants everything to be perfect. Jays embarrassed by Nick’s yard and sends over workers to make everything to his perfection, he also makes a big deal of his costume made T-shirts. Jay is constantly trying to impress Daisy throughout the chapter and trying to get things he can’t have: money, Daisy, the easy life of the wealthy, but all these things that Jay is striving for is not reality just a fantasy.

Character Development

• Nick– Was offered a "side job" from Gatsby but didn’t

ask much about what the job was.– Set up a tea party and invited Gatsby and

Daisy“Don't bring Tom", I warned her.• He wanted to set up Gatsby and Daisy

Character Development

•  Gatsby– Offered nick a "side job" that would make a lot

of $ – Went to nicks tea party and saw daisy and felt

an awkward vibe – Invited her and nick to his mansion to show

her around his place – They got talking and flirting

Character Development

• Daisy– Gets invited to Gatsby's tea party, was told

not to bring tom – Didn't know Gatsby would be there

• caught up with Gatsby...

– She went to Gatsby place and was impressed by all of his nice things

– She was left alone with Gatsby when Nick left – She cant do anything about her feelings

because she is married to tom