A glimpse into Gatsby

In Chapter 4, we learn a lot about Gatsby's past. We learn that Gatsby was actually educated at Oxford, confirming the rumors. He is able to prove this to Nick when he shows him a picture of himself playing cricket at Oxford. Gatsby was also involved in the war, not as a spy, but as a lieutenant. There are also some shady details told about Gatsby's friend, Meyer Wolfshiem. One of the most important and interesting facts revealed about Gatsby was that he once had a love interest who was none other but Daisy, Tom's wife. Daisy had obviously forgotten about Gatsby because when Nick first mentioned his name, Daisy was surprised because she had not heard it in years. Gatsby, however, never forgot about Daisy because Jordan says "'Gatsby bought that house so that Daisy would be just across the bay'" (78). It is now apparent why Gatsby was reaching his arms towards the bay and what the green light symbolizes in Chapter 1. Green is a color of want or greed and Daisy is the thing Gatsby wants. Nick and Jordan plan to set Daisy up so that she can be reunited with Gatsby. However, I do not think things are going to go as well as planned. I believe Gatsby and Daisy will fall in love again and start seeing each other on the side. This may lead into trouble with Tom if he finds out. Knowing Tom's character, he will not take it lightly, even though he is basically doing the same thing with Myrtle. Based on what he did to Myrtle for doing such a small thing, I believe he will punish Gatsby or Daisy way worse than what he did to Myrtle.