Was Gatsby’s dream too intense? Why or why not? Is Daisy worth Gatsby’s 5-year dream? Is Gatsby’s dream realistic? Now that his dream is in front of him, why is he “running down like an overwound clock?” Speaking of the old clock he nearly knocked over at Nick’s house, what could it represent?

Gatsby’s dream was intense because of his anxiety meeting Daisy again. Daisy is not worth Gatsby’s five-year dream because he is married and has a family. His dream is not realistic because both of their lives are way different from when they were young and in love. Gatsby was very nervous seeing Daisy once again. The “overwound clock” could represent how time is ticking and life is moving on.