Chapter+5

Summary: Gatsby is being incredibly nice to Nick, but Nick remembers it is because he wants him to agree to his plan to invite Daisy over. After a swim with Nick he asks about the Daisy plan. When Nick agrees Gatsby is overjoyed and immediately offers money and someone to tend to Nick's lawn. Nick is offended but still agrees to Gatsby's plan. The next day, even though it is raining, Gatsby still sends someone over to Nick's to tend to his grass and flowers. Gatsby is terrified Daisy won't feel the same way and that things won't be like they used to be years ago. The time comes when Diasy arrives and Gatsby is no where to be found. He soon finds his way in and surprises Daisy. AT first he makes things very awkward but by the time Nick leaves and comes back the two lovers are incredibly happy once again. Gatsby brings her to his house and shows off his possessions and then tells Daisy about the nights he would stare at her dock fantasizing about the future. Nick thinks thaty Daisy won't be able to live up to his expectations since he has idolized her. He calls in a piano player and then leaves realizing they have forgotton he was even there.

Vocab: gonnegtion-connection harrowed-implement used to level ground, stir the soil, break up clods, destroy weeds, etc.

Reflection: All that is on Gatsby's mind is Daisy and when things go back to how they used to be he is sucked into the love and only thinks of her. He completely ignores his friend and all his attention is on Daisy because he finally has back the love of his life.

Common themes: Infatuation-Daisy and Gatsby are so into each other it's like nothing else exists Ignorance-Gatsby quickly forgets about his good friend and does not notice anything he does for him or even says for the most part.

Marxist and Feminist: The Marxism in this chapter is represented when Gatsby offers so much to Nick. Nick is offended that Gatsby is flashing his money showing he is a high class citizen. Also, showing off his expensive items only to impress Daisy is another act of Gatsby being full of himself and his wealth.

Colors: Blue-Gatsby has forgotton his friend Yellow-because of how happy Daisy and Gatsby are