Breaking Point (Pages 121-132)

The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is now reaching a climactic point where the possibility of world's breaking is becoming a reality. It seems as though the relationships that Mr. Buchanan has in his life might be coming to an inevitable end. It is inevitable because of the actions that he has taken in order to set himself up to get the deserving punishment that is coming his way. He has cheated on his wife multiple times with different women in various place. How could he expect to maintain a healthy, loving relationship with his wife? I find this notion completely ridiculous. No one in their right mind would allow themselves to be on the end of a relationship were being cheated on is a regular. I hope that Daisy follows through with her word and leaves Mr. Buchanan for good. She deserves Gatsby because of the time that he has waited and the perseverance that was shown. In the argument that ensued between Gatsby, Daisy, and Mr. Buchanan, I found Daisy's cry for help when she said, "I love you now-isn't that enough? I can't help what's past"(Page 132). She understands that her current situation may not look the nest for Gatsby to intrude upon, but she knows deep down that her past feelings and current feelings combine to be stronger for those that are directed towards Mr. Buchanan. The detail in this selection was amazing. The spot about Daisy dropping the cigarette and light, the description of the pain inflicted on Gatsby, and the confidence displayed by Mr. Buchanan all came together so well to develop this high tension scenario that no one in their right mind would willingly desire to be apart of.