The Great Gatsby, Chapter 5

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What does Gatsby almost break during the first nervous moments of being reunited with Daisy?

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The mantlepiece clock.

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What is the significance of the paradox in Nick's statement about his presence with Daisy and Gatsby?

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It shows that Daisy and Gatsby used Nick's presence as a way to keep them from feeling guilty.

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Who is described as keeping their house full of interesting people?

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Gatsby.

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What unusual feature does Gatsby's house have when Nick returns from the city?

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It's lit up from tower to cellar.

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What does Gatsby ask Klipspringer to do for his guests?

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Play music on the organ for them to dance to.

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What does the mantlepiece clock symbolize in Gatsby's reunion with Daisy?

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The passage of time and Gatsby's desire to stop it.

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How does Fitzgerald use light imagery in Chapter 5?

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To symbolize hope and the idealization of Daisy.

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What role does Nick play in the relationship between Gatsby and Daisy?

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He acts as a mediator and a witness to their reunion.

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What does Gatsby's extravagant lifestyle represent in the novel?

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The American Dream and its disillusionment.

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How does the setting of West Egg contrast with East Egg?

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West Egg represents new money and East Egg represents old money.