The Great Gatsby
Chapter 7 questions
6. After the confrontation in the hotel room between Tom and Gatsby, why does Daisy pull away from Gatsby, “drawing further and further into herself”?
6. After the confrontation in the hotel room between Tom and Gatsby, why does Daisy pull away from Gatsby, “drawing further and further into herself”?
Daisy admits she once loved Gatsby but, because Tom is in the room, claims she doesn't anymore. This makes things awkward for everybody, especially Gatsby and Daisy.