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What are some of the assumptions held by different character

 

When Gatsby meets Daisy for the first time since he left for the war, Nick says, "he hadn't once ceased looking at Daisy", which reflects his love for her and the assumption that she also still loves him. Gatsby invites her and Tom to his house to attend one of his fabulous parties so Daisy is able to see for herself, the name he has made for himself and the amount of wealth he has achieved. Gatsby's love for Daisy is so immense that he "read a Chicago paper for years just on the chance of catching a glimpse of Daisy's name." The poem, Aboriginal Charter of Rights, by Oodgeroo Noonuccal, is about the aborigines" assertion of their rights in defiance of white control. It gives an insight into the Australian society, through the eyes of an Aboriginal in the times after white settlement. The poem discusses that certain aspects of an average Aborigine's life has changed from what it was then to what it is now. An example of this is in the lines, "Free us from a mean subjection, From a bureaucrat Protection", "Give us choice, not cold coercion," Aboriginal Charter of Rights also discusses that Aborigines are now free and are permitted to make their own choices and decisions. This presents a close link to The Great Gatsby as the novel gives an insight into American society in the 1920's and the impact it had on people. Jay Gatsby was permitted to make his own choices and decisions, but due to being blinded by his love for Daisy he realised that he had to be successful and wealthy in order to get her, and that was his choice. Gatsby's assumptions change to a degree, as even though he had everything Daisy would want, wealth, success, and a name that was well known, he still couldn't persuade Daisy to stay with him.
             Daisy assumes Tom is having an affair with another woman. "He has some woman in New York," says Jordan to Nick. As a result of this, and being informed of Gatsby's existence, Gatsby and Daisy's affair begins.


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