The Great Gatsby

Why does Gatsby view Daisy's child with surprise?

Chapter 7 - The Great Gatsby

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In Gatsby's mind the last five years have not existed. He is determined to wipe out the past for Daisy as well. The baby reminds him that there has indeed been five years when things have "happened" to Daisy without Gatsby there.

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