Monday, 25 May 2009

What are some quotations from The Great Gatsby that support the idea that money and fame can't buy happiness?

In s
classic novel, , though many of thehave more money than imaginable, they do
not have the happiness we would expect to come with it.andare a super-wealthy married couple,
but Toms numerous affairs demonstrate the lack of love and happiness in their relationship. In ,
Tom confronts Daisy andabout their affair, and in the process, he admits to his numerous
affairs. He confesses to everyone in the room that hes cheated before he claims hes always loved
her:

Once in a while I go off on a spree and make a fool
of myself, but I always come back, and in my heart I love her all the time (141)


At the end of the chapter, Gatsby stands outside of Toms mansion
watching him and Daisy. He tellshes there to make sure Tom doesnt hurt Daisy because he wants to
protect her. Gatsby confesses that it was Daisy who drove the car that killed Myrtle; he
details how she was so distraught on the drive...

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