From
the onset, I knew that one day Tom would find out about my relationship with Daisy.
I knew that the man already did not like me very much, so I was concerned what
he would do when he found out. In my heart, I felt that the decision should be
with Daisy. However, I do not believe that he will honor that choice. That is
why when I was asked to lunch at the Buchanan’s I was quite nervous but also
excited to finally get the ball rolling. When I arrived, Daisy suggested that
we all go into the city. I could feel Tom’s hawk-like eyes piercing into me. He
was suspicious. When we arrived at the Plaza Hotel, Tom pulled me aside to
confront me. This is when I broke the news to Tom. I felt free of the burden of
the secret. However, I did not know how Tom would respond. As the conversation
grew on Tom grew increasingly agitated and annoyed. I started to feel anxious.
I could feel that Tom was about to burst out in anger. The powder keg exploded
when I told Tom that Daisy was going to leave him for me. Tom shouted at us to
return home. I was completely abhorred by how Tom conducted himself but agreed
that the two of us should leave. I finally had lifted the burden off my
shoulders and felt relieved. All the secrecy could end now.
I invented my new identity to fit the image that I wanted to portray. I grew up in North Dakota. My parents were dirt poor, however as a child, I knew that I was destined for greatness. I knew that I was not meant to be a poor farmer barely surviving in North Dakota. I was bound to be rich and well known. I realized that to do this, I had to run away. I needed to forge my own path to fulfill my destiny. Some years later, I saw a boat about to crash into the rocks on Lake Superior. I quickly rowed over and steered the vessel to safety. The owner turned out to be a very wealthy businessman. He took me under his wing and taught me how to be a gentleman and the ways of doing business. This is when I changed my name from James Gatz to Jay Gatsby. After this, I felt reborn. I felt as if I had finally begun my actual life. I knew that it would be filled with luxury, wealth, and pleasure. I had the skills that I needed and now a new name. I would no longer be known as a poor farmer from Nort...
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