- “’ Well, suppose we take a plunge in the swimming-pool? I haven’t made use of it all summer”’ (82).
- “”Don’t do it to-day,” Gatsby answered. He turned to me apologetically. “You know, old sport, I’ve never used that pool all summer?”” (153).
The image of the pool seems to play an important role as to why Gatsby dies. The first time Fitzgerald mentions the pool Gatsby is trying to delay his meeting with Daisy and seems to be really eager. He can’t bear to think that he will meet Daisy again the true love of his life and tries to focus on the little things like cutting Nick’s grass. Although he seems to be very in love and filled with life in the second time we are introduced to the image of the pool it is the complete opposite of the first. Not only has Daisy’s image been crumbled but he has given up his life to lies that were worth nothing. With Gatsby mentioning “all summer” it leads to a closure that the parties and Gatsby’s dream have come to a halt.
Excellent job recognizing the significance and symbolism of the pool in this novel. I personally didn't realize that there was a meaning to the pool and that the life of gatsby during the meantioning of the pool each time were put there for a reason. Overall great connection.
ReplyDeleteThe text-to-itself connection is great. It was intriguing to learn how much the pool really meant throughout the story. Personally, I would have ignored those statements as small talk instead of the introduction of a major motif. The comparison between Gatsby and his pool with Gatsby and his feelings toward Daisy is rather competent and knowledgeable.
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