Greatness: True Friend Gatsby

Greatness Greatness is said to be among those whom achieve it. By only Gatsby’s determination, hospitality and bravery many would say he is a great man. Jay Gatsby has set out to win back Daisy Buchannan from her husband Tom. Throughout this story Gatsby shows his greatness in many situations, for example when he befriends his neighbor Nick Carraway, he also has been awarded many trophies for his actions in war to show the type of man he is. Jay Gatsby seems to be a man on a mission and the objective is to regain the love of his life Daisy Buchannan. Gatsby and Daisy were in a loving relationship until the unfortunate day when Daisy left him. "5 years next November" Gatsby says as he immediately recalls how long ago that he has seen Daisy. Gatsby becomes a wealthy man and attempts to win back Daisy’s heart through his money and love, the only issue is Daisy’s rich husband and her daughter but even this will not stop Gatsby’s perseverance. Many would believe that Gatsby has many friends, however the only true friend Gatsby has is Nick Carraway. Gatsby first introduced himself to Nick when he attended one of Gatsby’s parties and Gatsby had him sent up to the room where he would spectate his own parties. “For a moment he looked at me as if he failed to understand. ‘I’m Gatsby.’ he said suddenly. ‘What!’ I exclaimed. ‘Oh I beg your pardon.’ ‘I thought you knew, old sport. I’m afraid I’m not a very good host.’”(48). Nick remains loyal to Gatsby and ends up being one of the only people attending his funeral. ”The minister glanced several times at his watch, so I took him aside and asked him to wait for half an hour. But it wasn’t any use. Nobody came”(174). Most people have immediate respect for any American war hero and Gatsby was no exception to this. “Here’s another thing I always carry. A souvenir of Oxford days”(67). Jay Gatsby fought for his country in World War Two. Gatsby would share stories with his guests of how he was awarded many trophies in battle.