Quote
"She never loved you, do you hear? She only married you because I was poor and she was tired of waiting for me. It was a terrible mistake, but in her heart she never loved any one except me!" (130)
Speaker: Gatsby
Context: Gatsby and Tom are arguing over Daisy in the suite.
Significance:
Character Revelation - This quote illustrates that it is important to Gatsby to believe that Daisy never loved Tom because Gatsby needs self-assurance that Daisy only wanted Tom for his money. This is because Gatsby can always obtain money. However, if Daisy likes Tom for who he is as a person, then Gatsby can't change this, and he can't make her stop loving him.
Theme - The theme of the corruption of the American Dream and American society is illustrated through the idea that anyone can be bought for a price. Gatsby wants to believe that Daisy only left him because he was poor. He believes now that he has money, he can buy Daisy's love away from Tom. He believes she will leave Tom to have an exclusive relationship with him.This supports the idea that any one can be bought for a price.
Speaker: Gatsby
Context: Gatsby and Tom are arguing over Daisy in the suite.
Significance:
Character Revelation - This quote illustrates that it is important to Gatsby to believe that Daisy never loved Tom because Gatsby needs self-assurance that Daisy only wanted Tom for his money. This is because Gatsby can always obtain money. However, if Daisy likes Tom for who he is as a person, then Gatsby can't change this, and he can't make her stop loving him.
Theme - The theme of the corruption of the American Dream and American society is illustrated through the idea that anyone can be bought for a price. Gatsby wants to believe that Daisy only left him because he was poor. He believes now that he has money, he can buy Daisy's love away from Tom. He believes she will leave Tom to have an exclusive relationship with him.This supports the idea that any one can be bought for a price.