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What happens in Chapter 5 of The Great Gatsby?
Initially, Daisy and Gatsby’s reunion at Nick’s house is awkward, but after Nick returns after leaving them alone for some time, he finds them elated. Gatsby invites Nick and Daisy back to his house where Daisy is brought to tears by Gatsby’s lavish lifestyle, his collection of English shirts, and how Gatsby has longed for her.
Read our Summary & Analysis of Chapter 5. (3-minute read)
How does Chapter 5 advance the plot of The Great Gatsby?
The major conflict of The Great Gatsby can be described as, “Gatsby has amassed a vast fortune in order to win the affections of the upper-class Daisy Buchanan, but his mysterious past stands in the way of his being accepted by her.” Gatsby’s meeting with Daisy at Nick’s house in Chapter 5 represents a pivotal climax to that story line.
Read our listing of the key Plot Elements for The Great Gatsby. (30-second read)
How is the weather important in The Great Gatsby?
Throughout The Great Gatsby, weather conditions are a reliable indicator of the emotional and narrative tone of what’s happening at key moments in the novel. In Chapter 5 this is evident in the fact that a rainstorm that is occurring when Gatsby and Daisy are reunited, but then the sun starts to shine once their love for each other resurfaces.
Read about Weather as a key Motif in The Great Gatsby. (1-minute read)
What does Daisy crying over Gatsby’s shirts say about her character?
Daisy bursting into tears upon seeing Gatsby’s tailored English shirts—after appearing unmoved by his other possessions—in Chapter 5 is a major turning point in the couple’s relationship and in the novel overall. Critics have debated the significance of her tears for decades. Some have argued that it confirms that she’s essentially a highly materialistic person while others believe it reveals more positive aspects of her personality.
Read the answer to “Why does Daisy cry over Gatsby’s shirts?” (30-second read)
Read our in-depth Character Analysis of Daisy Buchanan. (1-minute read)
