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badminton
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In chapter 8, why is Gatsby's love for Daisy described in religious terms?

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Posted by badminton on Wednesday October 17, 2007 at 3:58 PM and tagged with characters, the great gatsby.

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  1. luannw Teacher
    High School - 11th Grade

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    I assume you are referencing the comment by Nick that Gatsby found "...he had committed himself to the following of a grail." The Holy Grail is an elusive object, but an object that has been an obsession for some people through the ages.  Like the Holy Grail, Daisy is elusive - Jay can never have her - and she is Jay's obsession.

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    Posted by luannw on Wednesday October 17, 2007 at 4:13 PM