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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Great</strong> <strong>Gatsby</strong> Chapter One<br />
TASK 11<br />
How would you describe Nick’s relationship with Daisy at this point?<br />
In Tom’s absence Nick and Daisy almost flirt, Nick gently joking with<br />
her and Daisy proffering grandiose compliments (‘a rose’). He does<br />
seem smitten, detailing how ‘the last sunshine fell with romantic<br />
affection upon her glowing face . . . each light deserting her with<br />
lingering regret . . . a stirring warmth flowed from her, as if her heart<br />
was trying to come out to you . . . ’. <strong>The</strong>re is definitely a reserving of<br />
judgements here.<br />
<strong>The</strong> telephone rings and with a ‘short glance consciously devoid of<br />
meaning’, he and Jordan begin to enter into a tacit conspiracy to<br />
protect Daisy. How do we now view Daisy’s relationship with Tom?<br />
Consider Nick’s response to this situation. Is he really as tolerant as<br />
he has suggested?<br />
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