Sacrifice In The Great Gatsby

What is it about The Great Gatsby that keeps people gasping for air? That’s a simple question: the triangle of three main characters of course. Gatsby, Daisy, and Nick are a triangle of events themselves. What causes this? Many things, but everything begins when Nick meets Gatsby and reunites with Daisy. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a novel of numerous uncontrollable twists and turns. In this novel Gatsby is trying to reconnect with Daisy through her cousin Nick. Gatsby, Nick, and Daisy are apart of their own group; yes they interact with most all of the other characters however the traits and actions shown by these three makes the story. We begin our story with Nick Carraway; he introduces who he is, and how he behaves. Nick is a humble and judgment free type of gentleman. “In consequence, I’m inclined to reserve all judgements, a habit that has opened up many curious natures to me and also made me the victim of not a few veteran boxes.” (Fitzgerald 1) says Nick. This shows Nick’s reasoning for being judgement free. Not only is Nick a humble and judgement
Gatsby is a committed and charming gentleman. In fact Gatsby is committed to the point of obsession: the dream of he and Daisy. Gatsby is a very focused guy in the sense of getting what he wants; he has the set goal of having Daisy back and he sticks to it. This trait is shown in this conversation when Nick asks Gatsby; “Was Daisy Driving?” Then Gatsby responds with “Yes”... “but of course I’ll say I was.” (Fitzgerald 143). In this quote Gatsby is showing his willingness to give up his life for Daisy. Gatsby also shows his charming side when he says “Old Sport” (Fitzgerald 47) this is charming because he is being a respectful gentleman. All together Gatsby is a very respectful and in love character who definitely tries hard to achieve his main goal of being with