Jay Gatsby Selfish
The 1920s was a time of jazz, modernization, and change (history). "That Great Gatsby" written by F. Scott Fitzgerald was published in 1925. Since then over 25 million copies have been sold throughout the world. The book overall is about the American Dream and it is explained through Gatsby. Gatsby was in love with Daisy and he left her because of money. His real name was James Gatz and he came from a poor family. He went to the military and he changed his name to Jay Gatsby. After five years he came back very rich but Daisy was married and he still had hopes of being together with her. "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald presents Jay Gatsby as a "great", mysterious, and idealistic man who dedicated his life for his love for the selfish
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Jay Gatsby is a good close up example of the American Dream and is very Idealistic. He left for the Military and he found out that Daisy was married to the wealthy Tom. He still had hopes of them being together after she had married someone. He threw these big parties and people came and went without meeting "Gatsby at all" (33). He was throwing these parties to help him get back together with Daisy. This could prove how romantic and in love he was. It could also suggest that he was immature because he was wasting all his money on people he did not know just hoping Daisy would be there (cliffs note). He had waited for her for "so long" and "dreamed" of being with her (71). The word "dreamed" might imply how impractical his dream of being with her was. It was just an empty dream and Gatsby is an old soul. He thinks he can "repeat the past" and "fix" his life "the way it was before" (85). Gatsby cannot overcome his past and start a new future. Gatsby is also in denial. He told Tom that Daisy "never loved" him but "she loves" Gatsby (100). Gatsby kept repeating that Daisy does not love Tom. It was kind of desperate. Almost like he was trying to convince himself instead of others. It was almost like it was a life or death situation for him. Later in the book Gatsby tells nick that he does not "think" she "ever loved" Tom (116). The word "think" could demonstrate that he is not sure anymore but he is hoping that she does not love her husband. It could also suggest that he was recalling a memory from the past. He could be trying to convince himself that their love was stronger than the love she could ever have for her
Jay Gatsby is a good close up example of the American Dream and is very Idealistic. He left for the Military and he found out that Daisy was married to the wealthy Tom. He still had hopes of them being together after she had married someone. He threw these big parties and people came and went without meeting "Gatsby at all" (33). He was throwing these parties to help him get back together with Daisy. This could prove how romantic and in love he was. It could also suggest that he was immature because he was wasting all his money on people he did not know just hoping Daisy would be there (cliffs note). He had waited for her for "so long" and "dreamed" of being with her (71). The word "dreamed" might imply how impractical his dream of being with her was. It was just an empty dream and Gatsby is an old soul. He thinks he can "repeat the past" and "fix" his life "the way it was before" (85). Gatsby cannot overcome his past and start a new future. Gatsby is also in denial. He told Tom that Daisy "never loved" him but "she loves" Gatsby (100). Gatsby kept repeating that Daisy does not love Tom. It was kind of desperate. Almost like he was trying to convince himself instead of others. It was almost like it was a life or death situation for him. Later in the book Gatsby tells nick that he does not "think" she "ever loved" Tom (116). The word "think" could demonstrate that he is not sure anymore but he is hoping that she does not love her husband. It could also suggest that he was recalling a memory from the past. He could be trying to convince himself that their love was stronger than the love she could ever have for her