Peter+A+Gatsby

Peter A

Magdalena - A Perfect Circle This song represents Gatsby’s immense love for Daisy and the platonic image of her he has formed in his head. The woman is the song is described as an “earthly goddess” even the name Magdalena has biblical origins Mary Magdelane was the mother of Christ. The man in the song is so moved by the beauty of this woman that he is willing to sell his soul and self-esteem for a single kiss. There is also money imagery present in the song “throw this dollar.” I would have this song played the first time Gatsby mentions his love for Daisy is also a contradiction in the song the woman is referred to as a “black Madonna” black is often synonymous with evil or death, so perhaps Gatsby was aware all along that Daisy was bad for him and in order for him to be wither he had to sell his soul. []

Eyes of a Stranger - Queensryche This song represents that regret Gatsby feels for compromising his integrity in order to be with Daisy. I would imagine this song being played after Myrtle was killed perhaps Gatsby glancing at himself in a car mirror or at home after they return. Gatsby is looking back at al has happened in his life and he is no longer content. He remembers his life as James Gatz how he used to be honest and hardworking and how now he has become lonely and shallow. He now sees his American dream as not being worthwhile as it has brought him no closer to joy and his lead him astray from his true self. []

Jambi - Tool This song represents Gatsby’s immense wealth, his love for Daisy, and his inner conflicts. To me the lyrics of song could be Gatsby’s last thoughts floating in the pool. The song speaks of a man with immense wealth “kings mountain view” so much wealth that he can afford to make his wildest dreams come true. However it is implies that the man only has this wealth in order to win someone affections hence why he would give it all away. He talks about dabbling in the dark side which could refer to the illegal means he used to obtain his money. The fact that the man sold his soul to get this money is probably why he would so easily give it away. The great conflict of this song is one that take place internally “damn my eyes” the singer says. Think of eyes as integrity Gatsby wants Daisy, but his integrity is stopping hence why the eyes “compromise our fulcrum”. Almost ironic Gatsby is thinking “if wants and needs divide me I might as well be gone” right before he is shot.

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