"I can't describe to you how surprised I was to find out I loved her, old sport." -page 150
This quote reveals a lot of Gatsby's motives and interactions with Daisy. He had fallen in love with her, and had never forgotten her. He felt as if he were attached to her, but unfortunately he had no choice but to leave for war. Dasiy couldn't wait any longer, moved on, and married Tom. Through all of this, Daisy and Jay had still always loved each other. This past event influences the entire plot. The affect of past events can greatly influence a piece of literature. The reader understands why Gatsby is so attached to Daisy. Gatsby has not been able to get over his love for Daisy, or find any other woman that could compare to her and create the same feeling that he felt with her. He will do anything to get her back, and he is not phased by the fact that she has a family now. He strongly believes that she still loves him as much as he loves her and that she never loved Tom. Past events are very crucial to the story.
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