Abigail Williams' Ruthless Advice to Jay Gatsby

Gatsby,

I see what you’re doing—trying to win her back. All the money, the mansion, the parties—it’s all for Daisy. You built this entire image just to impress her, to make her forget who you used to be. I get it.

Stop Waiting for Love to Happen

But if you really want her, stop waiting around. You keep hoping she’ll realize something on her own, as if love is supposed to just happen. That’s not how it works. People don’t choose you just because you’re in love with them. They choose you when you make yourself the only option.

I know that because I was in your place once. I wanted John Proctor, and he kept acting like I wasn’t enough. So I didn’t sit back and hope. I found what was in the way—his wife—and I tried to get rid of her. I accused her of witchcraft. People called it wrong, but in my mind, I was fighting for what I deserved.

Use the Truth as Your Weapon

You have something stronger than lies—you have truth. Tom is cheating on Daisy. She knows it, but she’s scared to leave him. So use it. Remind her who he really is. Stop giving her space to choose. Start giving her reasons to leave.

Why the Soft Approach Fails

You already tried the soft approach. The flowers, the house across the bay, even trying to recreate the past—but that’s all fantasy. You can’t just go back to how things were before. I tried that too. I thought if I reminded John of what we had, he’d leave everything behind. But he didn’t. He stayed with her, even when I gave him the chance to walk away.

So here’s what you need to understand—love doesn’t reward the one who waits. It rewards the one who takes control. If you want Daisy, you need to decide how far you’re willing to go. You already lied about who you are. You already sacrificed your past. So don’t stop now just because things are getting harder.

Don't Let Her Slip Away

You’ve spent years building this life for her. And now she’s finally close—don’t freeze. Don’t let her slip back into comfort just because it’s easier. I tried to play it bold, but I still hesitated when it mattered. I thought fear would pass, that someone else would make the final move for me. And that’s how I lost everything.

The Power of Perception

What I’ve learned—too late—is that people don’t remember the truth. They remember what they’re told. So tell her. Show her. Shape her world until you’re the only thing left standing in it.

I made mistakes, yes. I let fear get to me, and I ran when things started falling apart. That’s why I lost. You still have time to do what I couldn’t. But if you keep waiting, if you keep letting other people decide how this ends—you’re going to lose her.

You don’t get a second chance unless you take it.

— Abigail Williams