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At chapter's end, Nick departs, leaving Gatsby and Daisy alone together. Chapter 5 introduces the heart of the matter: Gatsby's dream of Daisy. ... Everything he has done has been, in some sense, tied to his pursuit of Daisy. In a sense, Daisy's and Gatsby's encounter marks the book's high point the dream is realized.

In chapter 5 of The Great Gatsby, Gatsby is of course elated at having finally rekindled a relationship with Daisy. He is terribly nervous in the moments leading up to their reunion. After spending some time with her, he is enchanted but Nick notes that he is bewildered as well.

Chapter 5 is the pivotal chapter of The Great Gatsby, as Gatsby's reunion with Daisy is the hinge on which the novel swings. ... Gatsby's character throughout his meeting with Daisy is at its purest and most revealing. The theatrical quality that he often projects falls away, and for once all of his responses seem genuine.

In chapter 5 of The Great Gatsby, Gatsby is of course elated at having finally rekindled a relationship with Daisy. He is terribly nervous in the moments leading up to their reunion. After spending some time with her, he is enchanted but Nick notes that he is bewildered as well.

What are Gatsby's feelings by the end of the chapter? By the end of the chapter, Gatsby is in love and full of hope, and joy to the fact that he is again with his love, daisy.

When Gatsby, Daisy and Nick are all awkwardly sitting in the living room of Nick's home, Gatsby knocks the clock off the mantle and then catches it. - This clock and Gatsby catching after almost dropping it in front of Daisy represents time lost with Daisy and his now finally making it up or "catching it".

Chapter 5 begins with Nick returning home at night, the same day he had lunch with Gatsby and tea with Jordan Baker. He notices every light in Gatsby's mansion is on. Soon afterwards, Gatsby crosses the lawn, approaches Nick, and makes a couple of attempts to get Nick to do something with him.

Chapter 5 is the pivotal chapter of The Great Gatsby, as Gatsby's reunion with Daisy is the hinge on which the novel swings. ... Gatsby's character throughout his meeting with Daisy is at its purest and most revealing. The theatrical quality that he often projects falls away, and for once all of his responses seem genuine.