Why does Gatsby wait outside the house?
At the end of chapter 7, Gatsby is waiting outside as he believes Daisy will leave her husband to run with him, so he is waiting for her to give him a sign. However, Nick, who can see the house from a different angle, can observe Daisy and Tom sorting out their problems instead of fighting.
What does Nick mean when he says he left Gatsby watching over nothing?
Nick tells him he should go to sleep, but Gatsby says he will watch over Daisy until she is in bed. Nick leaves him, feeling he is intruding on a “sacred” ritual. Nick notes Gatsby is watching over nothing because Nick fully understands the futility of Gatsby’s hope that Daisy will choose him at this point.
What makes Gatsby stand out from his guests?
What makes Gatsby stand out from his guests? He doesn’t partake in any of the partying. Describe the two ways in which Nick differs from the other guests at Gatsby’s party. Nick was invited to the party by Gatsby himself.
Why does Gatsby stay outside when they get back to Tom and Daisy’s house?
Gatsby displays his naivety and dedication by waiting outside of Tom’s home until Daisy goes to bed and Nick leaves him alone to watch over nothing. So Gatsby worries that Tom is going to retaliate violently against Daisy because of their fight over whether or not she ever loved him or would leave Tom for Gatsby.
Why did Daisy change her mind about marrying Tom?
Jordan mentions that Daisy told her to give Tom back the expensive pearl necklace he bought and to call off the wedding. Daisy knows that she will remain a member of the upper class if she marries Tom and disregards the fact that she does not genuinely love him.
Why did Gatsby tell the gardener not to drain the pool?
-Gardener tells Gatsby that he plans to drain the pool because autumn is coming and the gardener worries that falling leaves will clog the pool drains.
What color is the car that kills Myrtle?
yellow
Why is Myrtle unhappy with her marriage?
Evaluate Myrtle’s talk of her unhappy marriage. The speech reveals that Myrtle is simple minded and materialistic. She wants to pursue her dreams at the cost of others. She also wants to appear as rich and sophisticated as her friends but her guise is threadbare and transparent.
Why does Myrtle prefer Tom over her husband?
Although not explicitly state in the text, why might Myrtle prefer Tom over her husband? Nick feels that Tom is doing a horrible thing by cheating on Daisy with Myrtle. Tom is an aggressive and wealthy man who goes about his ways without carrying or considering the consequences.