XoXo Gossip Girl

  The Epigraph Within these last few chapters, we have grasped an abundance of information, in which all correlate to the beginning epigraph. This epigraph distributes a great deal of foreshadowing. When you first read it, it is clear that it is presenting the idea of a man trying to win a girl over, we collect this assumption through the four words of “I must have you”, he tries to win this girl over through the aspect of showing off his wealth. What is unclear is who the epigraph is relating to. Within reading chapters four through six it is direct that the “lover” is Gatsby and the “her” he must have is Daisy.  In the fourth chapter, we are introduced to the underlying story of how Daisy and Gatsby were once in love, almost five years ago. Jordan gives specific details on their love story and how Gatsby wants to reunite with Daisy, he has one specific rule that stands out in the purpose of the epigraph. Jordan makes it clear that the reunion has to be at Nick's house, “he w...

The Three Parties  The first party introduced was Daisy’s party which is located in the East Egg. The East Egg is described as more superior than the West Egg. The Buchanan's house is described in specific detail by Nick. He starts by describing the outside of the house, “...a cheerful red and white Georgian Colonial mansion overlooking the bay” (6), white and red are very powerful colors in which they are known to resemble wealth and power. Additionally, “French windows… with reflected gold”(6). French windows are elegant, which also resembles wealth. The gold that is reflected enhances this assumption. While he is describing the sensational structure of the house, he elaborates on the cool wind blowing in out of the windows right on the beach which signifies it is a beautiful day outside.  The people who attended Daisy’s party included Daisy, Tom, and Jordan Baker. Nick comments on how Tom is perceived physically, in how he looks stalwart and gives off an aggressive ora. Fol...