"He had been full of the idea so long, dreamed it right through to the end, waited with his teeth set, so to speak, at an inconceivable pitch of intensity. Now, in the reaction, he was running down like an overwound clock." (98)
- Gatsby is being described by Nick, his determination and feelings after having waited so long for this meeting with Daisy, and all of his efforts finally coming to fruition. The "running down like an overwound clock" shows that he is breaking down in nervousness.
- Foreshadowing/Premonition of a possible overreaction from Gatsby, as he is so ecstatic now.
This quote is a good representation of Chapter 5, as the chapter focuses on Gatsby's attempt to appeal to Daisy after meeting her for the first time in five years. All of Gatsby's parties, flaunting, and purchases have been with Daisy in mind, and it seems to far to have paid off.
- Gatsby is being described by Nick, his determination and feelings after having waited so long for this meeting with Daisy, and all of his efforts finally coming to fruition. The "running down like an overwound clock" shows that he is breaking down in nervousness.
- Foreshadowing/Premonition of a possible overreaction from Gatsby, as he is so ecstatic now.
This quote is a good representation of Chapter 5, as the chapter focuses on Gatsby's attempt to appeal to Daisy after meeting her for the first time in five years. All of Gatsby's parties, flaunting, and purchases have been with Daisy in mind, and it seems to far to have paid off.