Gatsby's Illusion of Perfection

Built up over 5 years, Gatsby has an illusion of his long lost love Daisy. In his eccentric mind, she is a Goddess, a Cleopatra, a princess. There is a quick realization when Gatsby shows his dreams seem to have surpassed reality. However, for the majority of their time together, he seems completely mesmerized and content like the goals of his life have been achieved. He throws his wealth at her as if she had never seen such splendor. "It makes me sad because I've never seen such--- such beautiful shirts before." page 92. Either this is a lie, or she is so caught up in this dream of his, that she continues the fantasy. They seem out of touch with reality. At first, they don't want Nick to leave, but later on, he doesn't even exist anymore. "Gatsby didn't know me now at all." page 96.