In Chapter Six of The Great Gatsby, Daisy attends one of Gatsby ‘s parties, but she does not enjoy it. In fact, she is “offended” by the party, especially by the people who are in attendance.
Daisy and Tom find Gatsby’s party loathsome because they are not comfortable there. The party is filled with famous people which Daisy and Tom have never met and have no intension of interacting with. They feel out of place at the party. The scene they were thrown into is just not for them.
Daisy tries very hard to appear to be impressed by Gatsby’s guests and by his party. The atmosphere at the party is subdued compared to the usual frivolity at Gatsby’s parties however. This is partly due to Tom being there. Tom, acting opposite of Daisy, tries very hard to put down everyone at and everything about Gatsby’s party.
How does Tom feel about Gatsby and Daisy?
He is suspicious, but he has not yet discovered Gatsby and Daisy’s love. The following Saturday night, Tom and Daisy go to a party at Gatsby’s house. Though Tom has no interest in the party, his dislike for Gatsby causes him to want to keep an eye on Daisy.
Daisy married Tom because of his riches and power. Despite the fact that Gatsby could provide Daisy with romance, love, excitement, and mystery, her need for security, independence, and money led her to pick Tom. In terms of security, Tom has a lot more to give than Gatsby.
What happens at the party at Gatsby’s house?
The following Saturday night, Tom and Daisy go to a party at Gatsby’s house. Though Tom has no interest in the party, his dislike for Gatsby causes him to want to keep an eye on Daisy. Gatsby’s party strikes Nick much more unfavorably this time around— he finds the revelry oppressive and notices that even Daisy has a bad time.
Tom, acting opposite of Daisy, tries very hard to put down everyone at and everything about Gatsby’s party. He recognizes people and is secretly somewhat impressed by the group that Gatsby has gathered, but aloud he says that he doesn’t know any of them.
How does the Great Gatsby feel about the party?
He recognizes people and is secretly somewhat impressed by the group that Gatsby has gathered, but aloud he says that he doesn’t know any of them. Daisy’s obvious effort, though, to appear impressed shows that she is not impressed by the party. Daisy does not like to live in the present and deal with day to day life.