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Essay / Examples of the Green Light in The Great Gatsby
While they are hanging out together, Gatsby introduces himself to Nick, so they talk for a little while. Gatsby then asks to speak to Jordan alone, and Nick is somewhat jealous. After their meeting, Jordan informs Nick about Gatsby's past and how he knew Daisy. Gatsby told Jordan that he and Daisy had met in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1917, and that he had loved her ever since. The reason he's looking at the green light across the bay is because it's a green light coming from Daisy's dock. The only reason Gatsby throws such extravagant parties is because he wants Daisy to notice them and attract him. Unfortunately, she didn't come to any of his parties. Gatsby shares this information with Jordan and asks him to ask Nick if it would be okay to make an appointment at Nick's house for Gatsby and Daisy. Nick agrees with the idea, so he invites Daisy over for tea without telling her that Gatsby would be there. The reunion was awkward at first, but they reestablish their romantic connection and begin an affair.Climax: Tom is suspicious of Daisy's relationship with Gatsby. At lunch at the Buchanans' one day with Tom, Daisy, Gatsby, Nick, and Jordan, it is obvious to Tom that Gatsby and Daisy are having some sort of affair. Outraged by this insult to his dominance, Tom asks everyone to go to the Plaza Hotel, and he confronts Gatsby while he is there. Tom accuses Gatsby of becoming