Question

What does daisy tell gatsby that catches him off guard? what was he expecting to hear? how does nick describe the look on gatsby's face?

Answer 1

Daisy's confirmation of her engagement surprises Gatsby, contrary to his expectation of her denying it, which would likely be conveyed through a look of disappointment or confusion as described by Nick.

Step-by-step explanation:

When Daisy tells Gatsby, "Well, she does," upon being questioned about her engagement, it catches Gatsby off guard because he was expecting her to deny it. Gatsby's reaction is not explicitly stated in the context provided, but typically, Nick describes Gatsby's expressions very keenly throughout The Great Gatsby, often noting the hope, anxiety, and intensity in his demeanor. Nick would likely have described Gatsby's look as one of surprise, disappointment, or confusion, given Gatsby's expectations and the sudden deviation from his romantic ideals.

Answer 2

Daisy tells Gatsby that she loves both him and her husband
Gatsby was expecting to hear that she wanted only him
Nick sees that Gatsby has idealized Daisy, creating in his mind an illusion much more wonderful than Daisy actually is. He knows it's not Daisy's fault for not quite living up to Gatsby's expectations, because Gatsby's illusions are too grand and fantastic to be realistic.