Question

Which of the following best summarizes the scene in Chapter 5 in which Gatsby, Daisy, and Nick gaze across the bay toward the Buchanans’ house in East Egg? Answer choices for the above question A. Gatsby can’t see Daisy’s house because it has begun to rain, which foreshadows an ominous change in his life. B. Daisy, by abruptly putting her arm through Gatsby’s, signals that she reciprocates his love and is prepared to betray Tom for him. C. The dock’s green light, which represents Gatsby’s idealized love for Daisy, has lost its enchantment now that she is beside him. D. Now that Gatsby is finally reunited with Daisy, he realizes that he doesn’t love her as deeply as he thought he did.

Answer 1

The best summary of the scene in Chapter 5 is:

C. The dock's green light, which represents Gatsby's idealized love for Daisy, has lost its enchantment now that she is beside him.

Step-by-step explanation:

"Possibly it had occurred to him that the colossal significance of that light had now vanished forever."

That is what Nick, the narrator, says once the scene unravels. The main character, Gatsby, spent five years dreaming of gaining back the love of his life, Daisy. As he got closer to his dream's completion and moved to a mansion across the bay from hers, Gatsby focused on a green light that shone from Daisy's dock.

The light acquired a meaning, representing Gatsby's goal. He idealized Daisy for all those years, working hard - even becoming a criminal - just to get her back. And now that he finally has her, there is nothing to hope for anymore. No more dream, no ideals, nothing. The light has just lost its significance.