F. Scott Fitzgerald
From the previous section there was a sense of anger or unfriendliness between Daisy and Tom that continues over into this section. We learn that Tom has a girl in New York, which in a way makes sense. Was that common back then? Daisy appears to know, but she does not seem to be terribly affected by it. Maybe she is good at putting it behind her? As the section closes, Tom and Nick are on their way to see "his girl," so hopefully some of the dots will be connected.
Then we have this whole ordeal with the child. I am not sure what that is all about. The only thing I could come up with was an open adoption, so they are allowed to go she her. I am lost on why that would be necessary though. (I am probably missing something, so feel free to point it out!)
However, I have discovered that Miss Baker is well known, and I am also guessing that she is one of the major characters. This is based on the statement Daisy made about her staying that summer and saying Nick will take care of her. (I guess this could also be considered a phrase foreshadowing future involvement of some sort between the two.)Time will tell, but I would bet she will play a larger role in the story.
"But above the gray land and the spasms of bleak dust which drift endlessly over it, you perceive, after a moment, the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg. The eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg are blue and gigantic- their retinas are one yard high" (Fitzgerald, 23). Imagine if those huge eyes were looking at you, when you were walking into this situation.
Not comfortable, not at all.
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