8 - : An Entreaty, But No Reassurance

Following the hit-and-run, Gatsby waits all night for a signal from Daisy that never comes.

Gatsby tells Nick about his "grail"—the story of how he first fell for Daisy and how he lied about his status to feel worthy of her. 8 : An Entreaty, but No Reassurance

Gatsby’s realization that Daisy’s house was "ripe" with wealth highlights the gap between his "new money" and her "old money" heritage. ⚓ Significant Quotes Following the hit-and-run, Gatsby waits all night for

Gatsby’s refusal to leave West Egg proves his total devotion to a past that no longer exists. Following the hit-and-run

Consumed by grief and manipulated by Tom, George Wilson views the eyes of T.J. Eckleburg as the eyes of God.