Question

name: malyaphmers chapter 7: gatsby vs. tom chapter 7 unfolds dramatically, which makes it a prime example of what is called the “scenic method,” a narrative technique often employed by f. scott fitzgerald but created by american novelist henry james. the “scenic method” means the author presents a series of scenes from which the readers can draw their own conclusions about the character and events, as opposed to the author spelling things out directly for the readers. the conflict between gatsby and tom that culminates in the plaza hotel “showdown” is developed primarily through this method. on the provided tracking sheet, you will be interpreting action/dialogue to determine who—gatsby or tom—is “winning” throughout key sections of the text, using a simple points system. each action/remark—positive or negative—is worth one point. log/briefly explain each action/remark and keep a running total so you can easily see which character is in the lead in each scene. example: +1 point for gatsby when daisy remarks that he looks “so cool,” which is apparently code for “i love you.” after tracking the showdown, answer the following questions: what was the “turning point” in the showdown when it became apparent that gatsby was not going to “win” this confrontation? explain.

Explanation:

In "The Great Gatsby" Chapter 7, the confrontation between Gatsby and Tom at the Plaza Hotel is a key moment. The turning - point likely occurs when Daisy is unable to fully commit to Gatsby, showing that she is still attached to her life with Tom. This reveals the limitations of Gatsby's dream and his inability to truly win her away from Tom.

Answer:

The turning - point is when Daisy is unable to wholeheartedly choose Gatsby over Tom, as it shows Gatsby's inability to win her completely and the strength of Daisy's ties to her current life with Tom.