In The Great Gatsby, everything
Gatsby does is done in an attempt to get Daisy back.
He
works to become wealthy so that he can be what she wants. His association with
Wolfsheim and his bootlegging are attempts to get rich so he can win Daisy back. His
wealth is a means to an end.
He secures a home close to
Daisy, across the bay from her, where he can even see the light on her dock. He creates
an image that creates a buzz about him in the area. Ultimately, Jordan does mention his
name in Daisy's presence, and Daisy's cousin happens to move into the house next to
him. His living where he lives works.
He is even willing
to take the blame for Myrtle's death, instead of identifying Daisy as the
driver.
Of course, everything Gatsby does is for nothing.
His dream cannot come true because his dream is an illusion. Daisy never loved him as
much as he loves her, and nothing he does can change that.
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