In chapter 5 when Gatsby reunites with Daisy, Fitzgerald writes,

Question

“His [Gatsby’s] head leaned back so far that it rested against the face of a defunct [broken] mantelpiece clock and from this position his distraught eyes stared down at Daisy who was sitting frightened but graceful on the edge of a stiff chair.”
Which theme is best reflected in this passage?

The American Dream
You Can't Repeat the Past
New Money/ Old Money
The Roaring 20s

Answer 1

You Can't Repeat the Past