Chapter 5Summary: During this chapter, Nick just comes back from a date with Jordan. Then, he arranges a tea date with Daisy and Gatsby. Gatsby confronts Nick and asks if he wishes to go for a swim in his pool but Nick says no because he needs to get to bed. Gatsby asked Nick if he wanted to pick up a little extra cash, but Nick said his workload was already to heavy and denied Gatsby. Gatsby is nervous to have the tea party with Daisy, but once it occurs everything turns out fine and he is happy. Vocab: Receptacles- A container that holds somethingScrutinize- Examine or inspect closely and thoroughtlySilhouette- The dark shape and outline of someone or something visble against a lighter backroundTheme: Love is represented in this chapter. It is present between Mr. Gatsby and Daisy. When they have the tea party, they speak about their past romances and Daisy begins to cry but Gatsby feels better.Reflection: This chapter reflects back to the twenties because it talks about poverty. It also decribes Nick's house and Mr. Gatsby brings up Nick needing more money.Analysis: The marxist criticism can be viewed in this chapter by how the characters always have parties or get togethers and expresses how social the town is and how it controls its success.Color: The color blue is demonstrated in this chapter. It is shown by the rain, the depression of Mr. Gatsby, and also when Daisy was crying.
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