Question

"Then wear the gold hat, if that will move her;

Answer 1

Answer:

The given quote from Thomas Parke D'Invilliers perfectly represents the theme based on which the story of Jay Gatsby and Daisy's love. As in the quote, the protagonist Gatsby will also use his material riches and big house to try to get Daisy back from her husband and away from her "loveless" marriage.

Explanation:

By starting the novel with the quote from Thomas Parke D'Invilliers, F. Scott Fitzgerald seems to present an overall indirect reference to the plot of the story that is "The Great Gatsby". The lines of the poem present what the story will revolve around, the author of the lines also ironically is the name of the novel's author F. Scott Fitzgerald.

The words "gold hat" moving the girl, or "bounce high,.... till she cry 'Lover, gold-hatted, high bouncing lover, I must have you" all show how the man will try to use his material wealth to persuade his former lover to get back with him. The material riches as a means of attracting the attention of the girl is a perfect representation of Gatsby and Daisy's relationship. Jay Gatsby will also use his wealth and house to try to get Daisy back from her husband Tom Buchanan and make their lives the way it was before he went for war.