Question

start on page 104 at \these things excite me so...\ stop on page 107 at \well, he certainly must have strained himself to get this menagerie together.\ 5. why does tom want to be \in oblivion\ at gatsbys party (105)? rl.3 start on page 109 at \he wanted nothing less of daisy...\ stop on page 111 at \at his lips touch she blossomed for him like a flower and the incarnation was complete.\ 6. what does this passage reveal about nick and gatsbys different points of view? rl.3 7. nick says that, five years before, gatsby \forever wed his unutterable visions to her perishable breath\ (110). what does the diction here suggest about gatsbys dreams? rl.3

Explanation:

1. Tom may want to be "in oblivion" at Gatsby's party to escape his marital problems and the knowledge of Daisy's growing interest in Gatsby. It also allows him to indulge in the hedonistic atmosphere and avoid facing uncomfortable truths about his relationship and social - standing.
2. Nick is more of an observer with a somewhat detached and realistic view. He sees the idealistic and perhaps naive nature of Gatsby's pursuit of Daisy. Gatsby, on the other hand, is completely consumed by his love and vision of Daisy, seeing her as the fulfillment of his dreams and not considering the practicalities or the true nature of their relationship.
3. The diction "forever wed his unutterable visions to her perishable breath" suggests that Gatsby's dreams are both deeply committed (the idea of being "wed") and yet fragile (connected to something "perishable"). It implies that his dreams are intense and long - lasting but also vulnerable to the realities of the world and Daisy's own human limitations.

Answer:

1. Tom wants to escape relationship issues and indulge in the party atmosphere.
2. Nick is a detached observer, Gatsby is consumed by love for Daisy.
3. Gatsby's dreams are intense yet fragile.